Promotion and bonus evaluations must be separated. Promotion assesses long‑term suitability using a 9‑Box Matrix, while bonuses reward short‑term performance based on EBITA and KPIs. Mixing them harms culture and long‑term growth.

This article explains how kindness and strictness in management consist of two axes—interpersonal and treatment—and how different organizational preconditions shape sustainable leadership styles. It highlights why styles A and B work and how aligning expectations with reality supports stability and growth.