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MICROGESTION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management
- Management Operations (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- micromanagement
1, record 1, English, micromanagement
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Micromanagement is characterized by a focus on minor details, excessive oversight, and a lack of trust in employees' abilities. ... Micromanaging has a negative connotation as employees may feel their manager is condescending, implying a lack of trust in their ability. While this style of leadership may produce results in the long term, micromanagement can hurt employee and company morale over time. 2, record 1, English, - micromanagement
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-management
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microgestion
1, record 1, French, microgestion
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La microgestion est une pratique répandue dans les milieux de travail conventionnels. Elle se traduit par un contrôle excessif, dans les moindres détails, du travail du personnel. [...] Lorsque le gestionnaire tombe dans la microgestion, il envoie un message clair à son équipe : vous n'avez pas assez de compétences pour faire le travail. À long terme, celle-ci devient moins autonome. Ce sentiment d'incompétence engendre plus de frustration et de tensions. 2, record 1, French, - microgestion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del personal
- Operaciones de la gestión (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- microgestión
1, record 1, Spanish, microgesti%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-gestión
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Management Theory
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- small town Canada 1, record 2, English, small%20town%20Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Théories de la gestion
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microgestion à la canadienne
1, record 2, French, microgestion%20%C3%A0%20la%20canadienne
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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