Excessive supervision: How micromanagement can sink an organization

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This paper identified that micromanagement is a destructive leadership style that can negatively impact employee behavior and attitudes.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2024), "Excessive supervision: How micromanagement can sink an organization", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 32 No. 6, pp. 10-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-05-2024-0135