You are correct, those at the top won't throw a tantrum with those at the bottom, the rank and file. But they will throw a tantrum with their immediate underlin

You are correct, those at the top won't throw a tantrum with those at the bottom, the rank and file. But they will throw a tantrum with their immediate underlings. A CEO will tantrum and get away with it with the upper management. The CEO's interaction with middle management and the workers will be much more even and charming.