Micromanage
(verb)
To manage or control something or someone in a very detailed and restrictive way.
Origin:
Micro- + manage, from greek mikros small + manage.
Examples:
- The manager was accused of micromanaging his team, constantly checking and criticizing their work.
- The CEO was known to micromanage every aspect of the company, from sales to marketing.
- The employee felt frustrated by the constant micromanagement from his supervisor.
- The organization"s success was hampered by the CEO"s tendency to micromanage every decision.
- The company's new management style focused on giving employees more autonomy and avoiding micromanagement.