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.
….empowered employees are more likely to be powerful, confident individuals, who are committed to meaningful goals and demonstrate initiative and creativity to achieve them. They typically have the freedom to generate novel ideas and the confidence that these ideas will be valued.
…followers may view greater autonomy or shared decision-making as an indication that the leader trusts them and is providing them with opportunities for self?development and growth – or they may see those as evidence that the leader can’t lead and is trying to avoid making difficult decisions.
