micro-managing

Anon: I think that's actually a good point and if you had had a micro-managing PI, you probably wouldn't have gained the level of independence you have now.

Variety is the Spice of Life Candid Engineer 2009

So long as Washington insists on micro-managing events around the globe and engaging in international social engineering, irrespective of American interests and capabilities, Washington is going to have to spend money which it does not have on weapons and aid.

Doug Bandow: "Victory" in Libya: No Model for U.S. Foreign Policy Doug Bandow 2011

The number one reason is because they are not bound by legions of micro-managing regulations, including those contained in today's typical teachers 'union contract.

Joel Klein: Waiting for the Teachers' Union Joel Klein 2010

He is one of the richest men in the world with such a fierce reputation for micro-managing his multibillion-pound business that he has been described as "one of the most dictatorial men in world sport".

Bernie Ecclestone paid German £27m to 'keep him quiet and peaceful' 2011

The number one reason is because they are not bound by legions of micro-managing regulations, including those contained in today's typical teachers 'union contract.

Joel Klein: Waiting for the Teachers' Union Joel Klein 2010

Trying to enforce an anti-smoking policy in the Parks or campaigning against childhood obesity (really?) is micro-managing morality, and he has failed to see the Seattle Parks Department is now on serious life-support.

City Parks Director Resigns « PubliCola 2010

This is not acceptable and the city cannot let this bill move forward with their approval if we are to remain consistent in our demand that Congress remove itself from micro-managing the city's business.

Peter D. Rosenstein: District Leaders Should Say No Thanks to Chairman Darryl Issa (R-CA) Peter D. Rosenstein 2011

This is not acceptable and the city cannot let this bill move forward with their approval if we are to remain consistent in our demand that Congress remove itself from micro-managing the city's business.

Peter D. Rosenstein: District Leaders Should Say No Thanks to Chairman Darryl Issa (R-CA) Peter D. Rosenstein 2011

Giving investors the freedom to decide whether to use ratings "obviates the need for the approach the commission is taking of micro-managing the choice and content of ratings," said S&P spokesman Martin Winn.

Europe Walks Line on Ratings Firms Matthew Dalton 2012

The number one reason is because they are not bound by legions of micro-managing regulations, including those contained in today's typical teachers 'union contract.

Joel Klein: Waiting for the Teachers' Union Joel Klein 2010