Demotion

In the corporate world, if you work in administration for the most part you're in your position due to your education. But I have noticed in most industries I've dabbled in that most higher ups are not as equipped for their roles as they would like everyone to think they are.

Someone I know who has been a director for a few years now in the company he works for has recently been demoted because one of the underlings he hired for a managerial position failed terribly. Though the director had incredible clout, he could not save himself. It's fair to say he was not fully equipped for his position and neither was the manager he hired. Perhaps in the future, companies will hire people because they know what they're doing and not because they studied theory in college.

Micro management and contradictions

Every manager has his and her own way of managing the people they supervise and those on their team, but those that micro manage seem to forget that the people working under them are in their position because they are equipped for it. If you don't think someone qualifies for a position then it is your job to make sure you hire someone who is capable of doing the job.

Micro managers also have this ridiculous ability to contradict themselves. If you tell one of your workers something but then turn around and say something opposite, then you shouldn't be surprised if your workers undermine you. Everyone makes a mistake, which is natural and expected, but you should be able to recognize your mistake and not put all the pressure on your workers. You should make sure people know that you understand their job and that you're there to help them succeed In their position and not add to their frustration.