Personnel empowerment is described as increasing authority of employees to make decisions and process of enhancing
employees in organizations by means of training, sharing and team working. It is the perception that employees can help
determine their own roles, accomplish meaningful work and influence workplace decisions. Empowerment has been studied
from different perspectives, such as employee perceptions, leadership behaviors and team working. Researchers suggest that
empowerment strategies and team working can offer real benefits for employees and managers. Personnel empowerment in
organizations is the perception by members that they have the opportunity to help determine work roles, accomplish
meaningful work, and influence important decisions. Empowerment is commonly considered important because of the
potential benefits that can result from it, including increased employee commitment, improved quality, more innovation,
increased job satisfaction and productivity. Thus, organizational teamwork is a tool in making use of the synergetic effect of
the personnel empowerment.
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