Goal misalignment can cause numerous problems for the company. One of the problems it can cause would be decreased productivity. This can be caused by the wrong style of leadership or a bad leader. If the leader is not motivated to create a good working environment for their subordinates, the subordinates will not be incentivized to make good decisions for the department or for the company. Thus, this would decrease productivity when the end goal is not the company's best interest. The manager needs to set the tone and example for the employees under their supervision. As an employee, it is hard to want to excel both in a career and help a manager when they are not showing the best example. It creates a lack of trust for the employee when they cannot under the company's vision and mission, since they do not receive that from their manager.$$ Another problem that could occur would be high turnover rates and low employee retention. If the employee feels disengaged with the company, they are more likely to look for a different job. It is also the same for managers who feel disengaged or unmotivated with the company's goals. In the company, everyone should be able to recognize the company's goals and mission for the future, both internally and externally.$$