My Way or the Highway

Appendix

Micromanagement Survey Information

METHODS

The purpose of this exploratory study was to provide insight to the frequency with which micromanagement as defined in this book is experienced by managers and non-managers from their managers or team members. The survey was designed to maximize ease of response and to lower time for completion. All items used a yes or no response format. Nonmanagers were asked to respond to thirty-four items about their micromanagement experiences from their managers, peers, or team members. Managers were asked to respond to the same thirty-four items, plus four items about their own past and present micromanagement behaviors.

The sampling frame for the project was managers and nonmanagers from client organizations ...