[hrktb]

TBF a manager that tried to get approval but got refused usually won’t reject the original request without explaination.

It’s poisonning the relation with the managee, so if it’s by mistake or from good intent, it’s such a bad move that maybe it’s best to not expect them to have a positive impact going further.

If it’s just some misunderstanding, there is a clear communication problem anyway, so situation would still be dire.