In the context of factors affecting motivation at work, which of the following statements is true of empowerment?

A. Delegating leadership and decision making down to the lowest level possible is a component of empowerment.
B. Empowered employees lack the latitude to make decisions and are uncomfortable making these decisions.
C. An empowered worker will have fewer choices in how and when to accomplish high work demands and will suffer from more stress than will an unempowered worker.
D. Leaders should select only followers who both possess the right skills and have a higher level of a personality trait called achievement orientation.


Answer: A

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