Perlman and Varma (2005) state the following in the discussion of their research: "In sum, it is important for IT professionals to have a better understanding of management. It is essential if they are to help in designing work and pay arrangements that maximize their own satisfaction and the satisfaction of other IT professionals like them" (p. 592). Among other things, the authors' state that IT professionals have little understanding or respect for the useful roles that managers can play.
After reviewing the article (the discussion section in particular) and considering any relevant experience you may have, do you agree with this finding?
Reference:
Perlman, B., & Varma, R. (2005). Barely managing: Attitudes of information technology professionals on management technique. The Social Science Journal, 42(4), 583-594.