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Micromanaged: meaning, definitions and examples

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micromanaged

 

[ ˌmaɪkroʊˈmænɪdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

work environment

Micromanaged refers to the act of closely observing or controlling the work of others to an excessive degree. This approach can lead to decreased morale and productivity among employees, as they may feel that their autonomy is being undermined.

Synonyms

controlled, overmanaged, supervised closely

Examples of usage

  • She felt micromanaged by her supervisor during the project.
  • Employees often dislike being micromanaged because it stifles creativity.
  • In a micromanaged environment, team members may not take initiative.
  • Micromanagement can lead to high turnover rates in a company.

Translations

Translations of the word "micromanaged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 micromanaged

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्म प्रबंधन

🇩🇪 mikromanaged

🇮🇩 dikelola secara mikromanajemen

🇺🇦 мікроменеджений

🇵🇱 mikrozarządzany

🇯🇵 マイクロマネージメントされた

🇫🇷 micromanagé

🇪🇸 micromanejado

🇹🇷 mikro yönetilen

🇰🇷 미세 관리된

🇸🇦 مدار بشكل دقيق

🇨🇿 mikromanažovaný

🇸🇰 mikromanažovaný

🇨🇳 微管理的

🇸🇮 mikro upravljan

🇮🇸 smárstýrt

🇰🇿 микроменеджмент

🇬🇪 მიკრომენეჯმენტი

🇦🇿 mikromenejment

🇲🇽 micromanejado

Etymology

The term 'micromanage' is a combination of 'micro-', meaning small or miniature, and 'manage', which has its roots in the Italian word 'maneggiare' meaning to handle or control, derived from 'manus', the Latin word for hand. The concept of micromanagement became relevant in workplace discussions during the late 20th century, particularly as organizational structures began to emphasize the importance of employee autonomy and empowerment. The negative connotations associated with micromanagement highlight the tension between management authority and employee independence. By the early 21st century, it evolved into common business vernacular, representing a management style that can be detrimental to team dynamics and individual performance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,738, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.