They make the incorrect assumption that their time-effective work habits will be clear to all and over time will be adopted by the supervisors reporting to them, the group as a whole, and other people and groups in the organization. But the reality is that such an occurrence is not automatic. Further, these managers' behavior may be misconstrued and these managers may be seen as curt or abrasive. The attendant resentment may adversely affect work routine and productivity. The impact of managerial actions It's often difficult for a manager to recognize the impact that his or her actions have on others.
Managers usually function with positive and constructive intent.
Where a manager functions in a counterproductive manner with subordinate management, the subordinate managers not only may be diverted from what's important but also may transmit changed direction to their own subordinates. As a result, a negative multiplication may take place. The way to avoid the trap is also the way to achieve a positive multiplication. These managers were asked to identify three things higher management did that wasted their time. From the categorized complaints, it was illuminating to see how the actions of higher management, despite positive intentions, were perceived as or became real obstacles to accomplishment.