2006-09-25 11:50:46 · 22 answers · asked by http://hogshead.pokerknave.com/ 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
i think its easy to take orders from anyone who knows what they are doing....i dont think it matters as long as given with respect.
2006-09-25 11:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Generally older ones are easier to respect because you know that they have the experience and you respect the fact that they know what they're talking about. However, I've worked for Hogshead and Whitbread pubs for 9 years and I have found that the managers that lead by example are the ones whom I respect regardless of how old they are. The worst managers are the ones that state 'a good manager delegates', I can't respect them at all because the example they set is that you should bever do work just shunt it onto someone else. I find that assistant managers tend to be worse because they seem to have a chip on the shoulder about not being the manager but still being senior to you. 'Because I'm the assistant manager' is not a valid reason for anything! This should be explained in training!
2006-09-25 19:07:58 · answer #2 · answered by lianhua 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It is easiest to take orders from a supervisor who seems knowledgeable and confident and it is usually easier to see these qualities in an older, more experienced person. But realize that you are not asking about the manager's ability to manage so much as you are asking about your ability to trust your manager's guidance.
2006-09-25 18:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by anyone 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
It's easier to take orders from a older manager for me. Younger managers tend to be condescending. But I'm the manager so that is good.
2006-09-25 18:53:42 · answer #4 · answered by purrfectsandcastle 3 · 2⤊ 5⤋
You shouldn't have to take orders from anyone if the manager knows his stuff. One who knows will use guile and tack to get the best out of his staff. So it really doesn't matter, young or old as long as the manager has good managerial skills
2006-09-25 19:01:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
depends on what the managers are like. generally older managers have experiance and know what there talking about. as long as young managers are competant and dont throw their weight around i would be happy to carry out tasks that they set me. all tho i'm a trucker and all my managers have been to uni but have never been behind the wheel of a truck and come up with ludicrus ideas.
2006-09-25 19:07:31 · answer #6 · answered by kunt 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The norm is perceived as the manager should be older. However, i think it is more their attitude towards work and their staff. I would much rather have a supportive & effective manager.
2006-09-26 08:09:26 · answer #7 · answered by sarahlouu13 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
for me it could be difficult either way.
some older managers have the "i know what im doing simply because im older than you" attitude, but some younger managers throw their age in your face, making it seem that they know everything because theyve been there longer than you and theyre younger.
its simply easier to take "directions" from a manager that knows what theyre doing without shoving it in your face.
2006-09-25 18:56:37 · answer #8 · answered by ~Selene~ 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Neither most managers are totally a*s holes... but to be honest i would go for the older manager any day... the younger ones think they have a special gift called
'im in charge and your the slave - do as your told' syndrome.. strange how they get that..
2006-09-25 18:53:07 · answer #9 · answered by confused 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
It is easier to take it from a younger one because they are nicer and older people are grouchy.But if they now what there doing it will be fine.
2006-09-25 18:54:14 · answer #10 · answered by senay c 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It doesn't make a scrap of difference if he knows his job, problem is taking orders from an incompetent manager..
2006-09-25 18:59:15 · answer #11 · answered by engineer 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋