overmanagement
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/ˌoʊvərˈmænɪdʒmənt/
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/ˌəʊvəˈmænɪdʒmənt/
(overmanage)
excessive control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overmanagement' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and 'management' meaning 'the process of dealing with or controlling things or people'.
Historical Evolution
'overmanage' transformed into the noun form 'overmanagement' to describe the act or process of managing excessively.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'excessive management,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the excessive or unnecessary management of a situation, organization, or project.
The company's downfall was attributed to overmanagement, which stifled innovation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42