micromanagement
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/ˈmaɪkroʊˌmænɪdʒmənt/
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/ˈmaɪkrəʊˌmænɪdʒmənt/
excessive control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'micromanagement' originates from the prefix 'micro-' meaning 'small' and the word 'management' from Latin 'manus' meaning 'hand' and 'agere' meaning 'to act'.
Historical Evolution
'micromanagement' evolved from the combination of 'micro-' and 'management' in the 20th century to describe a management style.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to managing small details, but now it often implies excessive control.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of managing with excessive control or attention to details.
The team's productivity suffered due to the manager's micromanagement.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45