"lesser skilled management is attempting to hire down for political control" There is often a degree of "will this guy show how little I really know and take m

"lesser skilled management is attempting to hire down for political control" There is often a degree of "will this guy show how little I really know and take my position" in hiring decisions. One of the marks of a really good manager is being able to make use of people's abilities without being threatened by them. I've found this ability somewhat rare.