Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Directing

Question:

________ means giving more autonomy and power to subordinates. This feeling contributes positively to the use of skills and talents in the job performance.

Options:

Employee Recognition Programme

Employee Empowerment

Status

Job security

Correct Answer:

Employee Empowerment

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2)- Employee Empowerment.

The concept described, which involves giving more autonomy and power to subordinates and contributes positively to the use of skills and talents in job performance, is known as "Employee Empowerment."

Employee Empowerment: Empowerment means giving more autonomy and powers to subordinates. Empowerment makes people feel that their jobs are important. This feeling contributes positively to the use of skills and talents in the job performance.

 

OTHER OPTIONS

  • Status: In the organisational context, status means ranking of positions in the organisation. The authority, responsibility, rewards, recognition, perquisites and prestige of job indicate the status given to a person holding a managerial position. Psychological, social and esteem needs of an individual are satisfied by status given to their job.
  • Employee Recognition programmes: Most people have a need for evaluation of their work and due recognition. They feel that what they do should be recognised by others concerned. Recognition means acknowledgment with a show of appreciation. When such appreciation is given to the work performed by employees, they feel motivated to perform/work at higher level.
  • Job security: Employees want their job to be secure. They want certain stability about future income and work so that they do not feel worried on these aspects and work with greater zeal. In India, this aspect is more important considering the inadequate job opportunities and too many aspirants for these. However, there is one negative aspect of job security. When people feel that they are not likely to lose their jobs, they may become complacent.