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Employee Empowerment

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Which of the following best describes employee empowerment?

A management approach where subordinates have to consult with managers for every decision

A management approach where subordinates have limited decision-making authority

A management approach where subordinates have decision-making authority (correct)

A management approach where subordinates have no decision-making authority

What is the goal of employee empowerment?

To create a work culture where employees are constantly supervised

To create a work culture where employees have no decision-making authority

To create a work culture where employees have limited decision-making authority

To create a work culture where employees work without supervision (correct)

Why is empowerment important to an organization?

It leads to decreased employee morale

It leads to decreased productivity

It leads to improved work outcomes (correct)

It leads to increased dependence on managers

What is an example of employee empowerment at Toyota Corporation?

Line workers can stop defective cars from coming off the assembly line Signup and view all the answers

What does employee empowerment require from managers?

To ensure subordinates have training, tools, resources, and time Signup and view all the answers

Employee empowerment is a management approach wherein decision-making is shared with the ______.

subordinates Signup and view all the answers

Employee empowerment pertains to an organizational state where employees are given the responsibility to make improvements and the authority to make changes in the ______.

organization Signup and view all the answers

Managers must make sure that the subordinates have the ______, tools, resources, and time required to make effective decisions.

training Signup and view all the answers

Employee empowerment aims to create a work culture in which employees are confident and knowledgeable enough to work without ______.

supervision Signup and view all the answers

An empowered employee is attentive to details, efficient, and ______ since s/he doesn't need to stop working and consult a manager every time a decision needs to be made.

self-confident Signup and view all the answers

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Employee Empowerment Defined

Management approach that shares decision-making with subordinates.
Creates an organizational culture where employees are responsible for making improvements.
Empowers employees with the authority to enact changes within the organization.
Example of empowerment: Line workers at Toyota can halt production to prevent defective cars.
Requires management to equip employees with training, tools, resources, and sufficient time for effective decision-making.
Aims to foster a workplace where employees can operate confidently without constant supervision.

Rationale for Empowerment

Promotes improved work outcomes by enhancing employee engagement.
Empowered employees tend to be more detail-oriented, efficient, and self-confident.
Reduces the need for employees to frequently consult managers, allowing faster decision-making and workflow.

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Test your knowledge on employee empowerment and its significance in organizational management. Learn about the concept of shared decision-making and how it can lead to positive changes within an organization. Discover real-life examples of employee empowerment, such as the case of line workers at Toyota Corporation.