JMGT_V5_N4_RP3 Aravind S. Dereje Teklemariam Gebremeskel Girma Tegene Journal on Management 2230 – 715X 5 4 40 49 Empowerment, Dimensions, Leadership, Self-Esteem, Responsibility The present paper outlines the perceived level of empowerment in manufacturing and service sector which has been analysed. Empowerment is multifaceted and its essence cannot be captured in a single concept. The dimension of empowerment as identified through pilot study consists of; trust, self-esteem responsibility, leadership practices and decision making. It is found that the perceived level of empowerment is better projected in the Manufacturing sector than that of Service sectors. It is high time our public utility providers realize the ultimate beneficiaries of empowerment: the entire society. March - May 2011 Copyright © 2011 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1429