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Different terms are used in organizational structure and functions, especially HRM. Queen Bee syndrome is one of the terms used extensively in HR organizations. It is usually observed that the male are the organizational heads in the organizations, but there are certain cases where the female are in the leading positions. The organizations where the female is head and is hostile towards the other female employees are known to be based on the queen bee syndrome. Organizations need to get rid of the syndrome and enjoy equal status (Mufti, 2021).

Such female bosses have a superiority complex and think all other female employees are inferior to them. The disgusting behavior can be of any type. They can pass the comment about their dress code and work performance. Such female managers have already faced the dominant male organizations and remained successful. They need to be in the leading position, and they are afraid of losing the position or being replaced by other female employees. The organization must know the different signs and symptoms of Queen bee syndrome, and the members should try to eliminate it. It has been seen that the organizational structure should be based on equality and fairness. Otherwise, the situation can be critical enough for female employees. If the female leader is going to create a competitive environment or is abusive towards the other employees, it should be discontinued (Ramnund‐Mansingh, 2022).

I have observed my personal experience in this regard. One of my previous lady leaders was suffering from Queen Bee syndrome. She used to insult the members daily and was competitive enough, intolerable towards a single mistake by female members. The organizational structure deteriorated because of her, and members wanted to resign. It was suffocating for me to work in a hostile environment, so I left the job. It is concluded that people must be active in such circumstances and should take action.

References

Ramnund‐Mansingh, A. (2022). Black Girl Magic or Queen Bee: An Exploration of Gendered Leadership in South African Business. Journal of Leadership Studies. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/jl…

Mufti, R., Moazzam, A., & Basit, A. (2021). Queen Bee Syndrome a Part of Sexual Politics or another Gendered Stereotype. Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 7(4), 835-846. https://doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v7i4.2005