Insubordination: How To Handle An Employee Violation
(Black Enterprise) — The ousting of Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, sheds light on how even in the White House, insubordination can be an intolerable workplace issue. McChrystal’s infraction: Insulting the Commander-in-Chief and openly questioning the competency of fellow administration officials in a Rolling Stone article, including referring to some as “wimps” in reference to the war in Afghanistan.