Micromanagement

Micromanagement
Micromanagement is a pattern of manager behaviour marked by
excessive supervision and control of employees’ work and processes, as
well as limited delegation of tasks or decisions to staff.
Signs of micromanagement can include the following:
• The manager constantly interrupts employees to give them
instructions.
• The manager closely monitors employees’ work and provides
feedback on a constant basis.
• The manager assigns employees very specific tasks and does not
allow them to deviate from these tasks.
• The manager closely monitors employees’ use of time and
resources.
• The manager requires employees to report back to them regularly
on their progress.
• The manager insists on making all decisions regarding employee
work.
• The manager regularly checks on employees’ work even when they
are meeting specific deadlines.
• The manager imposes rules and regulations that are not necessary.
• The manager criticizes employees for their work even when it is
satisfactory.
• The manager is not interested in employees’ suggestions or ideas.