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You work for an organization and have been tasked with empowering employees in your division. You consult with a colleague who notes that employees currently have little involvement in the decision making process. Why is this factor important?

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Importance of empowering employees

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Employees need motivation in order to do a better job when they are employed by a company. If employees are only told what to do and do not have any say in what happens with their jobs or duties, they will end up like work horses in a factory ...

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