Higher Ups

These flaps have been compounded by internal problems like the conspicuous resignations of anchors and correspondents in recent months amid complaints of on-the-job harassment by higher-ups. ❋ Magda Abu-Fadil (2010)

In short, you have three fun heroes (McConaughy, Penelope Cruz, and Steve Zahn) who sell the gee-wiz sex appeal without being obnoxious, two ruthless, thoughtful, and occasionally charming villains (Lennie James and Lambert Wilson), and two seen-it-all higher-ups played with relish by beloved character actors (William H. Macy and Delroy Lindo). ❋ Scott Mendelson (2011)

“And what would your justice-minded girlfriend think of you extorting funds from your higher-ups?” ❋ Linda Robertson (2011)

And when the truth is suppressed, the relatives tend to believe that the higher-ups are simply covering up some vast organizational snafu that will reflect badly on themselves. ❋ John Darnton (2011)

Criminal prosecution of senior executives is far more common after an injury with products that are "inherently somewhat dangerous" and when higher-ups in the company played a "direct, hands-on" role in making the product, said Todd Fernow , a law professor at the University of Connecticut. ❋ Ashby Jones (2011)

It verifies what the Mart higher-ups have boasted before -- that they don't understand culture, but they do understand money. ❋ Paul Klein (2011)

I was willing to bet that, if I had claimed to be Mae West and asked her to set my hair on fire for me, this lady—without losing her unshakable and in-control demeanor—would have simply poured something on my head and told me it was flammable while she texted the higher-ups and ordered a psychiatric evaluation for me. ❋ Linda Robertson (2011)

Once the higher-ups noticed my blunder, the line was rightfully disposed of. ❋ Unknown (2010)

For one, Tressel did not share information he received in an email about a potential NCAA violation for months with Ohio State higher-ups, despite wording in his contract that required him to do so. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The temptation for leaders to wade in -- no pun intended -- and micro-manage during a crisis blurs decision-making structures, confuses front-line workers and slows down action as everyone waits to see what the higher-ups want now that the traditional process has been shattered. ❋ Jena McGregor (2010)

A weakened presidency, heightened national political tensions and the magnitude of the spill all contributed to decision-making meddling from higher-ups. ❋ Jena McGregor (2010)

Chereece Bell said that three months before Marchella Brett-Pierce died, she asked her higher-ups to move social worker Damon Adams out of her Brooklyn unit. ❋ Sean Gardiner (2011)

So higher-ups quietly enlist Smiley to conduct his own off-the-books investigation. ❋ Marshall Fine (2011)