micromanagement

American  

[mahy-kroh-man-ij-muhnt] / ˌmaɪ kroʊˈmæn ɪdʒ mənt /

noun

1. the control of an organization or activity with excessive attention to detail such that larger issues are neglected.

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Example Sentences

Properly understood, the goal was coordination, not micromanagement.

From Slate

“When there is less competition and more micromanagement on the government side, no matter the country or the system, it is creating a less effective economy,” says Péter Virovácz, an ING senior economist in Budapest.

From The Wall Street Journal

Policymakers must steer clear of the affordability mirage and the losing strategy of micromanagement that misallocates national resources, and strive to establish a stable macro framework that is the best foundation for sustainable economic growth and prosperity.

From Barron's

“It’s micromanagement at its worst, creating more red tape when park staff are already stretched dangerously thin and dealing with peak visitation season,” Brengel said.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Meddings, who is due to step down at the end of this month, acknowledged that ministers wanted to be involved in the running of the NHS, but argued there had been a subtle form of micromanagement.

From BBC