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Which of the following best describes employee empowerment?
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?
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?
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?
What is an example of employee empowerment at Toyota Corporation?
What does employee empowerment require from managers?
What does employee empowerment require from managers?
Employee empowerment is a management approach wherein decision-making is shared with the ______.
Employee empowerment is a management approach wherein decision-making is shared with the ______.
Employee empowerment pertains to an organizational state where employees are given the responsibility to make improvements and the authority to make changes in the ______.
Employee empowerment pertains to an organizational state where employees are given the responsibility to make improvements and the authority to make changes in the ______.
Managers must make sure that the subordinates have the ______, tools, resources, and time required to make effective decisions.
Managers must make sure that the subordinates have the ______, tools, resources, and time required to make effective decisions.
Employee empowerment aims to create a work culture in which employees are confident and knowledgeable enough to work without ______.
Employee empowerment aims to create a work culture in which employees are confident and knowledgeable enough to work without ______.
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.
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.
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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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