Which term describes giving employees more freedom to decide how to carry out their work, often linked with greater autonomy?

• A. Empowerment
• B. Delegation
• C. Induction Training
• D. Collective Bargaining

Answer: (A)

Empowerment means giving employees more freedom to decide how to carry out their work, along with greater autonomy over their decisions. This approach trusts staff to make choices about methods, timing, and processes, which can boost motivation and ownership of outcomes. Delegation involves passing a task from a manager to an employee but typically with instructions and ongoing supervision, so it doesn't automatically grant broad autonomy. Induction training is about introducing new staff to the organization and their role, not about granting ongoing decision-making power. Collective bargaining is about negotiating terms between employees (often via a union) and the employer, not about day-to-day autonomy. So the term that fits best is empowerment.