BUS 5113 UNIT 1

DISCUSSION FORUM
BUS 5113 UNIT 1
DISCUSSION FORUM

BUS 5113 Organizational Theory and Behavior

Discussion Assignment - Unit 1

Topics: Define and discuss the behaviors of Micromanagement, specifically how they might
relate to the Observer (i.e. Hawthorne) Effect. No manager wants to be labeled as a
“Micromanager”, so what can managers do to regularly interact and supervise people in ways
that increase motivation and build trust?   

Micromanagement is a management style whereby a manager closely observes and/or controls

and/or reminds the work of their subordinates or employees. Micromanagement is generally
considered to have a negative connotation, mainly because it shows a lack of freedom in the
workplace. (Chambers & Harry (2004). My Way or the Highway) In micromanagement, a supervisor
criticizes employees' work at every step of the way. Instead of letting employees complete their
tasks by their deadlines and then providing additional feedback, micromanagers insert
themselves at every stage. Micromanagers' critiques vary in depth, but they are always delivered
too frequently. 
References
1. Chambers, Harry (2004). My Way or the Highway. Berrett Koehler Publishers, San Francisco.
Retrieved on 20 June 2008.