An Empirical Analysis on Empowerment

Aravind S.*, Dereje Teklemariam Gebremeskel**, Girma Tegene Demessie***
* Professor, Department of Management, College of Business and Economics, Adi-Haqi Campus, Mekelle University, Ethiopia.
**-*** Lecturer, Department of Management, College of Business and Economics, Adi-Haqi Campus, Mekelle University, Ethiopia
Periodicity:March - May'2011
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.5.4.1429

Abstract

The present paper outlines the perceived level of empowerment in manufacturing and service sector 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.

Keywords

Empowerment, Dimensions, Leadership, Self-Esteem, Responsibility etc.

How to Cite this Article?

Aravind S., Dereje Teklemariam Gebremeskel and Girma Tegene Demessie (2011). An Empirical Analysis on Empowerment. i-manager’s Journal on Management, 5(4), 40-49. https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.5.4.1429

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