What is Empowerment? The Organization Giving up its Power

The video explores empowerment as a management process that grants control and authority to employees. It outlines four key components of empowerment, differentiates it from delegation, and discusses its benefits, such as increased creativity and job satisfaction. However, it also highlights potential risks, including conflicts and diminished respect for hierarchy. The video suggests strategies for successful empowerment, emphasizing feedback, recognition, and a fault-tolerant culture. Finally, it speculates on empowerment as a form of social power.

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