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Rohit Bansal
- Research Scholar Department of Management, Institute of Management Studies and Research, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak Haryana India
- Assistant Professor Department of Management, Vaish College of Engineering, Rohtak Haryana India
Abstract
Employee empowerment is not a new management concept. Because of its being a complex management tool, when it is applied properly, it can improve organisational performance, individual performance and individual productivity as well. The present study explores the concept of empowerment of employees and proves that there is a significant role of employee empowerment on organisational performance. To solve this purpose, selected studies have been reviewed and evaluated further. The organisations which adopt employee empowerment strategies always succeed in achieving their business goals and the impact of employee empowerment on organisational performance differ from organisation to organisation but some of the aspects are common to all the organisations which adopt employee empowerment strategies like increased organisational effectiveness, employee engagement, boost in employee motivation etc. Every organisation can use this leverage and grow business and market significantly.
Keywords: Employee empowerment, organisational performance, employee participation, employee satisfaction, empowerment strategies
[This article belongs to NOLEGEIN Journal of Performance Management & Retention Strategies(njpmrs)]
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| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Received | May 13, 2021 |
| Accepted | May 24, 2021 |
| Published | May 24, 2023 |