Definition of "micromanagement" [micromanagement]

• The direct management of a project etc to an excessive degree, with too much attention to detail and insufficient delegation (noun)

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• "He wants to redefine the role of local board members to end what he calls micromanagement of personnel, facilities and details best left to the superintendent."
• "I'd argue that micromanagement is generally a bad idea."
• "It supports public spending but knows micromanagement from the centre does not work."