noun
- a management style characterized by closely observing or controlling the work of subordinates or employees
Usage: often viewed negatively
Examples
- The team’s productivity suffered under his constant micromanagement.
- She quit her job because she couldn’t tolerate the micromanagement.
- Good leaders avoid micromanagement and trust their employees.
- The company’s culture of micromanagement stifled creativity.
- His micromanagement made even simple tasks feel overwhelming.
- The new manager promised to reduce micromanagement and give workers more freedom.