noun
General Slang
micromanaging
MY-kroh-man-ij-ing · noun · informal
Excessively controlling and scrutinizing employees' work.
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A management style that closely controls or monitors every detail of subordinates' work, undermining their autonomy and often lowering morale and trust.
“His micromanaging boss demanded a screenshot of every task, so nobody could breathe.”
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micromanaging In A Sentence
His micromanaging boss demanded a screenshot of every task, so nobody could breathe.
Origin & Usage
Business term in use since the 1970s, from 'micro-' (small) plus 'manage.'
Variants
micro-managing
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What is micromanaging?
A management style that closely controls or monitors every detail of employees' work, undermining their autonomy and lowering morale.
Why is micromanaging seen as bad?
It erodes trust and autonomy, which often lowers morale and productivity even when the manager means well.
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