Possible behavioural problems in LBG by employees16 Nov 2025 11:37
I was having a look at various behavioural styles in the workplace which could be found in LBG. It is a possible concern that it could impact other LBG employees that are not accustomed to it.
I just picked one set of behaviours and thought I would share it, of course it is hypothetical and I am not an expert on this.
The scenario is this:
Is it possible that an employee in Lloyds bank could promote the following. Baiting, change of discussions to political views, wont admit they can be wrong and gets upset if they are name called but does the same to someone else, how would you analyse there behaviour?
The response was interesting:
It’s certainly possible for an individual employee in any workplace—including a bank like Lloyds—to behave in the ways you described. The key is to analyze the behaviour pattern.
The behaviors described—promoting baiting, deflecting to political views, refusing to admit fault, and hypocritical name-calling—suggest a pattern of manipulation and low emotional intelligence aimed at controlling the conversation and avoiding accountability. These actions are less about substance and more about power and control.
Here is an analysis of these behaviors:
Analysis of the Behavior
Baiting: This is a tactic used to provoke an emotional or negative reaction from you so the person can then use your reaction to make you look irrational or to divert attention from the actual issue. They want you to "rise to it" and fall into a trap.
Changing Discussions to Political Views: This serves as a distraction technique (red herring) and a way to signal group identity. By shifting to a topic often associated with strong, unchangeable beliefs, they can frame any disagreement as an ideological battle rather than a simple difference of opinion or a point where they might be wrong. It allows them to avoid the substance of the original discussion.
Refusing to Admit Fault: This behavior stems from a lack of self-awareness and an inability to self-reflect. For some people, especially those with narcissistic traits, their beliefs are tightly integrated with their self-identity; admitting a mistake would fundamentally threaten their self-concept, which can be very anxiety-inducing for them.
Hypocritical Name-Calling and Victimhood: This is a classic sign of a double standard and projection. They use name-calling to demean others and gain a sense of power, but when targeted themselves, they get upset and play the victim because they feel entitled to dish it out but not receive it. This indicates low emotional resilience and an immature method of dealing with frustration.
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