Types of Bad Managers
Managers are not always perfect, in fact, there are plenty of bad manager out there.
Dealing with bad bosses can be an exhausting and nerve-wracking experience. Not only will it affect your job performance, but it will also destroy your morale. Below are some examples of managers with bad attitudes.
- Yell Freak Manager. Feels that every office situations even the simple ones, requires a yell. This type of boss doesn’t really mind if he yells at his staff even in front of other people. He also doesn’t care if his yell is humiliating his subordinates or even himself. According to experts, managers under this category usually show there authority through yelling.
- Control Freak Manager. They have the desire to be on top of everything. These types of managers usually do not trust the work of his subordinates. He believes that his staff have no knowledge or power to make responsible decisions. That is why they are always involved in the decision-making process even in no-brainer issues
- Detail-oriented Manager. Managers under this category think that every single detail of his subordinates’ output must be scrutinized and dissected from head to foot. This kind of manager feels his authority is undermined if his staff will not refer issues for his resolution. Managers who are detail-oriented are just concerned on “how to execute” a decision but they are not very concerned on the “results/outputs” of their decision.
- De-motivator Manager. This manager has mastered the art of tearing down every good suggestion from his staff. He will only accept suggestions that are compatible with his taste.
- Credit Grabber Manager. This type of manager is no different from a thief. They maliciously steal the ideas of their staff and repackage it to create an impression that the initiative came from them. But if the idea fails, they will easily point their fingers to their staff.
- Pretender Manager. This type of manager probably earned an acting degree before they became a manager. They have the talent to imagine that they know what they are doing but in reality they are just simulating the actions of an ideal manager. They made their way up the corporate ladder by “being close” to the decision makers of the organization or sometimes even to the owners of the corporation.
- Idea-listic Manager. They have creative and innovative ideas and blurt it out during office gatherings like meetings, conferences, etc. Their ideas are just ideas and it usually ends there; you cannot expect any actions from them. For them, it is already an accomplishment just by shouting their juicy thoughts, they do not mind if their ideas will not materialize.
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- Poor Role Model Managers. Staff look at their managers as role models. A tardy manager will find it difficult to reprimand a staff who regularly reports late at work. In short, a bad manager can transmit his bad behaviors to his subordinates. Therefore, it is important that managers should exhibit good characteristics not only on their professional life but on their personal life as well.
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So, have you ever encountered any of these managers? … Or are you one of them?
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I had been a lousy manager… Too nice. Some good points. Thanks
I thought I was a pretty good manager, at least I did not fall under any of these titles. lol
I do not fall under these, thankfully but my boss certainly does. He falls under a few of these categories.
I recognize most of these,good piece.
Excellent topic.
interesting post. I know several people come under this category. Great post.
it is not an easy job – especially as people view you differently!!
but you have brought out some of the areas to watch – definitely
I dont want to fall into any of these category.I was able to get a good knowledge about this.
THANK YOU…