Managers view their job as being in charge and giving orders. Managers care only about their own department, shift, or function. Managers make sure rules are followed. Managers seldom tell employees how they are doing. Managers are never evaluated by their subordinates.
Managers use meetings for one-way communication from themselves to employees.
Managers make assignments, schedule work, provide training, review performance and decide on work procedures with no input from employees. Managers speak to higher management on behalf of their subordinates. Managers view their presence as essential to the work getting done. Managers are selected primarily for their technical skills. Managers explain the results that are needed and help their subordinates figure out how to do the work.