The rude manager

An article in the current issue of Management Today magazine www.managementtoday.com caught my attention recently, at issue was the excessive aggressive and rude behaviour broadcast in the TV programme 'The Apprentice'. Having spent a considerable amount of my management time trying to engage employees and customers, I was tickled to read that others, like me, felt uncomfortable with Michael O'Leary, Alan Sugar, Bill Cullen and Co. 
The traditional stereotype of the aggressive manager is one driven by power and success. Some of the current TV peacocks have built reputations on being unforgiving, demanding exacting standards from staff. IMHO people like Bill Cullen, Alan Sugar, Gordon Ramsey and Michael O'Leary are simply glorifying bullying - they are uncivilised and the ugly face of capitalism in a world full of TV wannabees. 
If civility is now dispensable in our business lives - how will we be able to live two lives? Will we be able to switch off the tough uncompromising business persona and tuck our kids in without complaining about the toys scattered on the floor?
Here’s a note in favour of civility and fairness – with a hard edge. All in favour say aye!