2007-03-15 22:58:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
There are several reasons why a manager might be hated and some have already been covered. Another issue with managers is that, for the most part, they have to remain somewhat aloof.
The last time I worked at a store in a mall I got a chance to peek in the handbook for the manager. In written form it is strictly forbidden for any manager to have any relationship, romantic or otherwise, with any subordinate. Note that no mention of being at work or away is made and that is probably on purpose.
Such rules often force managers to take this measure to the extreme. In an effort to ensure no employee considers them friendly enough to be considered a friend, they may often scoff off pleasantries. Employees would be sociable, ask how you are doing, and the manager might be worried of engaging in too much 'personal' conversation. When you brush
off simple queries of your day that person's opinion of you lowers, manager or not.
As a side note that broody manager, of mine, had a 4 year degree in communications. It clearly didn't do him much good since he was working for a store in a mall. It also didn't seem to help his ability to get along with his workers as he took this aloof fear to an extreme.
2007-03-16 11:17:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some managers are short sighted and only enjoy the privilege of telling other people what to do. And some employees don't like taking directions from someone who is short sighted.
The best manager is one who has studied people and communications and knows that the best way to accomplish an organization (or company's) goals, is to treat people with courtesy and respect, while also gently nudging them forward. And the best employee is one who works well with others and takes advantage of any opportunity to grow.
2007-03-15 23:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by Venita Peyton 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because often managers are jerks and treat other employees like dirt or another worthless material. The manager might take advantage of them or worse. Are you asking this because you ARE a manager?
2007-03-15 23:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by Fish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people don't like constructive criticism. It is the managers job to ensure that people are working and if they are not performing, then the mgr has to point out the flaws.
2007-03-15 23:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋