Is time tracking a micromanagement?

Time tracking is not micromanagement. Time tracking is a tool used to monitor and manage the hours spent on tasks and projects, aiding in project efficiency, time management, and productivity. Micromanagement, on the other hand, involves excessive control, scrutiny, and intervention in the details of tasks performed by employees, often leading to demotivation, inefficiency, and a lack of autonomy. While time tracking can be misused to micromanage employees if not implemented correctly, its primary purpose is to ensure teams work smarter, not harder.