Micromanagement is a management style characterized by an excessive focus on observing and controlling subordinates and an obsession with small details of their work, rather than delegating outcomes and trusting staff to reach them independently. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Core ClaimA management style characterized by excessive focus on observing and controlling subordinates and an obsession with detail. 1 Connections
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Micromanagement is a management style characterized by behaviors such as an excessive focus on observing and controlling subordinates and an obsession with details.
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