micromanagement

In business management, micromanagement is an example of poor management where the manager over-manages people unnecessarily. Instead of giving people general instructions and then allowing them to do their job, the micromanager monitors and assesses every step. The manager may be motivated by concern for details. The effect, however, may be to de-motivate employees and create resentment.- en.wikipedia.org

“Finally, this supervisor is holding himself back. By continuing to micromanage his staff, he is insuring that they don't develop. If there is no one to replace the superintendent, then he, in turn, cannot advance. Some people mistakenly think that, by not developing their subordinates, they are maintaining job security for themselves. In fact, what they're doing is hurting the company.” -www.sideroad.com

by Adam Carlton May 4, 2005

micromanagement

The term essentially means to supervise every small step in the workflow process -- hence the 'micro.' In today's workplace, micromanaging is responsible for many bad bottom lines, poor performances and bankruptcies.-www.dealconsulting.com

Tim Burgin-he is insuring that they don't develop. In fact, what he doing is hurting the company.

by Adam Carlton May 4, 2005

Micromanagement

Micromanagement is a term which describes the management of many small details in computer games. It has at least two senses, one referring to economic management and the other to combat tactics. Micromanagement has been a controversial aspect of game design for many years - some games minimize it while others treat it as an important skill.

Shove that micromanagement up your ass! I'm getting a different RTS.

by fredmeepbob December 21, 2007

Micromanagement

A form of management practiced by neurotic, uptight and middle-aged white males. This form of management often involves nonsensical and brandish displays of masculinity. In addition to this, it is often characterized by repetitive and demeaning orders as well as the occasional scolding.

See: Mushroom Management for further reading.

Micromanagement in your life:

Manager: Hey, I'm gonna need you to go ahead and skip your lunch and re stack everything in isles 12-16.

Employee: But I just stacked them this morning.

Manager: And when you get done that it's your turn to clean the public restroom, have it done before the end of your shift.

by Silence DogoodINGTON December 15, 2011

Micromanagement

mi·cro·man·age
/ˈmīkrōmanij/
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verb
control every part, however small, of (an enterprise or activity).
"he did not want to give the impression that he was micromanaging the war"

Or simply just defined as Andre Fowler

No-No-No.

Just do it like this JT.
Yeah yeah JT, you were right.

Hence the term micromanagement

by Smart Guy01 November 10, 2022

Helicopter Micromanagement

Helicopter Micromanagement refers to a manager who pays extremely close attention to his or her subordinate's experiences and problems, above and beyond the normal micromanagement style normally exhibited.

My manager told me she is making a surprise appearance at the meet and greet today. Some people just have to observe everything and anything. I'm surprised she doesn't come to my house to make sure I brush my teeth correctly. Talk about helicopter micromanagement.

by RivermanME February 19, 2010

Double Micromanagement

When your boss and your boss's boss both are overmanaging the same issue.

Boss's boss: "Send me the monthly report right away"
...shortly after that...
Boss: "Send me the monthly report right away"
Previously-happy-go-lucky employee: "assholes. Stop that double micromanagement"

by happy-go-lucky employee March 18, 2013