hi,
Just joined cite and the first thing that caught my attention is this thread. I would like to share possible reasons.
1. Being targeted by your immediate superior does not always means the boss doesn't like you and he/she wants you out. It could be a method to motivate subordinates, sometimes the bosses will try to find the correct way how he's expectations are understood by the subordinates, if targeting is the method that is working or successful that subordinates are improving the way the boss wants then expect more of the targeting.
2. Questionable loyalty could be one reason for the targeting, if you are positively responding to other bosses and responding differently with your own boss, your boss will definitely has negative impression about you.
3. Subordinate is not achieving the objectives given by the superior, e.g. if everyone in your company did not achieve the targets and you are the only one scolded you yourself must think of the reasons why, it could be because your objectives are the most important in your operation that would have a big effect if not achieve.
You know this problem exist everywhere and one should adapt, If one thinks that he/she is better than what superiors thinks or say, then its better to find another boss (company).
best regards