When you think a subordinate is after your job

Many managers find themselves in a position where they think a subordinate is after their job. Guidelines are presented for the manager's response when it appears a subordinate is after the manager's job. Deciding on a plan of action, discussing the matter with the supervisor and subordinate, confronting the subordinate with lack of support, maintaining a positive self-image, avoiding actions that can be criticized, and setting limits on the employee's behavior can all be acceptable approaches for the manager to use.