drive-by management

A management style bearing the characteristics of a drive-by shooting. Typically, this involves firing off pointers at subordinates with a total lack of regard for accuracy or willingness to take personal responsibility. The manager will then make a quick getaway without accomplishing anything.

Ken got hit with drive-by management when his supervisor blew past with a coffee mug and offered his two cents.

by lankage May 2, 2011

management by driveby

When a manager comes whizzing through the cubicles to see if you need anything from him/her without stopping to listen to your answer. Way for manager to know what his/her people are doing.

Every morning Sherwin swings by our area to say hi and pulls a management by driveby.

by Sun rays with a chill factor January 19, 2009