Boss bullying:Workplace experts say economic slump has triggered an increase in belligerent behavior by supervisors

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SAN FRANCISCO— During the recession, some manager-employee relationships have gone beyond tense—they've become abusive. A number of workplace experts say the economic slump has triggered a rise in belligerent behavior on the part of supervisors. Many employees report that employers are increasingly using threats and intimidation tactics to cope with the financial crisis, according to a study last year by University of Phoenix researchers.