One strategy of the rule book of toxic middle management about how to keep your underlings from eating you alive is to treat them differently. One group will no

One strategy of the rule book of toxic middle management about how to keep your underlings from eating you alive is to treat them differently. One group will notice they get treated unfairly and instead of holding management responsible will develop frustration at the group that gets preference. A conflict ensures that you can leverage to your benefit. Sadly it is rare that people will hold management responsible in such cases.