Gulati's 3P Framework

The video tutorial discusses the balance between employee empowerment and operational discipline. Employee empowerment allows individuals to make decisions about their work, while operational discipline seeks uniformity in processes. The tutorial introduces the Three Ps framework—purpose, priorities, and principles—as a method to achieve this balance.

What is the main idea behind employee empowerment?

• To reduce the workload of managers

• To allow employees to make decisions about their work

• To ensure all employees follow the same procedures

• To increase the number of employees in a company

Which of the following best describes operational discipline?

• Allowing employees to choose their work hours

• Ensuring everyone follows a standardized approach

• Focusing on individual employee goals

• Encouraging creativity in the workplace

How does operational discipline differ from employee empowerment?

• It focuses on individual creativity

• It reduces the need for management oversight

• It allows flexible work locations

• It emphasizes a uniform approach to tasks

What are the three Ps mentioned in the context of balancing empowerment and discipline?

• Planning, Production, and Profit

• Participation, Progress, and Potential

• Purpose, Priorities, and Principles

• People, Processes, and Performance

Why are the three Ps important in a workplace?

• They increase the company's profit margins

• They provide a framework for balancing different work approaches

• They help in reducing employee turnover

• They focus solely on employee satisfaction