When empowering employees works, and when it doesn’t
Lee, AJR; Willis, S; Tian, A
Date: 2 March 2018
Journal
Harvard Business Review
Publisher
Harvard Business Review
Abstract
Research has regularly demonstrated that when employees feel empowered at work, it is associated with stronger job performance, job satisfaction, and commitment to the organization.
Many leaders today often try to empower their employees by delegating authority and decision-making, sharing information, and asking for their input. But ...
Research has regularly demonstrated that when employees feel empowered at work, it is associated with stronger job performance, job satisfaction, and commitment to the organization.
Many leaders today often try to empower their employees by delegating authority and decision-making, sharing information, and asking for their input. But our recent research found that this style of leadership works best in motivating certain types of performance and certain types of employees. “Empowering” leaders should know when they can be most effective.
Management
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
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