Controlling Boss Excuses
How can micromanaging affect a team over time?
The situation
A manager explains their controlling behaviour as part of doing the job.
Recommended Response
A. People may lose confidence, stop taking initiative, and wait for permission instead of solving problems.
Context matters. This is a recommendation for the situation described, not a rule for every interaction.
Why is A the recommended response?
Understanding this situation
Constant control can weaken responsibility and confidence. The team may become slower because people are trained to avoid independent judgement.
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