Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

A micromanager frequently demands reports and updates leaving little room for subordinates to take ______ on their own.

decisions

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is decisions.

A micromanager is a person who closely controls the work of their subordinates. They often demand reports and updates, and they may not give their subordinates much freedom to make decisions. This can leave subordinates feeling frustrated and unable to take ownership of their work.

The other words in the options do not have the same meaning.

• Results are the outcome of an action or process.
• Verdicts are official decisions made by a judge or jury.
• Decrees are formal orders issued by a government or other authority.