MANAGEMENT

Detailed explanation-1: -By definition, the word ‘manipulate’-meaning simply “to handle or control in a skillful manner, or to control or influence a person or situation”-does not hold any inherently negative connotations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Manipulation is when a person uses controlling and harmful behaviors to avoid responsibility, conceal their true intentions, or cause doubt and confusion. Manipulation tactics, such as gaslighting, lying, blaming, criticizing, and shaming, can be incredibly damaging to a person’s psychological well-being.

Detailed explanation-3: -/məˈnɪpjəleɪt/ us. to control or influence something or someone so that you get an advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly: He can manipulate situations mostly to his benefit.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unlike control, manipulation is transactional and needs frequent “nurturing” of the subjects by the manipulators to remain in the circle of influencers. By the very nature, manipulation can’t be “taken” by a force. Manipulators exploit the vulnerable situation of the subjects.