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Micromanage

Verb (transitive)

Definition: To manage or oversee every small or minute detail of a project or task, often excessively or with excessive control.

Example sentence 1: The manager's constant need to micromanage the team's work led to a decrease in productivity and demotivation among the employees.

Example sentence 2: The teacher trusted her students to complete the assignment without micromanaging their every move, enabling them to develop independent problem-solving skills.

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Noun

Definition: A management style or approach characterized by excessive control or involvement in the minor details of tasks or projects.

Example sentence 1: Employees often feel frustrated and restricted when working under a micromanage.

Example sentence 2: The negative effects of micromanagement on team morale and creativity are well-documented in organizational research.

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Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the act of controlling or overseeing every small detail in a manner that hampers productivity or autonomy.

Example sentence 1: The team members felt suffocated and demoralized in the micromanage work environment.

Example sentence 2: A micromanage approach to parenting can hinder children from developing problem-solving abilities and independence.

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