How can a manager be responsible for the underwhelming performance of a staff?

[Kross]

We see some staff perform below expectations and standards, and they turn around to blame the manager for their performance. Is it possible that a manager could be responsible for the poor performance of a staff? In what ways can a manager make a staff to perform so poorly?

 

[King Belieal]

When a manager micromanage staff too much, they might not have the confidence that would make them perform optimally v

 

[Fidelia]

When the manager of an organization can't provide clear communication in terms of direction and feedback, it can lead to poor performance of the staff.