Fadel Matta, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Employees appear to be better off if their boss is a consistent jerk rather than being a loose cannon who's fair at times and unfair at other times, says Michigan State University's Fadel Matta. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.