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

“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

Our politicians have been getting increasingly into micromanagement.

From Seattle Times

All you can control is what you do and how you respond to his micromanagement.

From New York Times

They cited a “lack of commitment to staff well being” and “micromanagement” leading to delays in getting grants to community groups.

From Seattle Times