Dimensional Assessment of Empowerment in Organizations

This research project was inspired by a survey that was designed to help an organization determine how well it was doing in its efforts to empower associates and achieve a goal of continuous improvement. Initial review of the survey created suspicion that the survey was not built around the appropriate dimensions to accurately measure the level of empowerment in organizations. As such, the survey was psychometrically analyzed to determine the validity of the instrument as a measure of empowerment. Additionally, an extensive review of the literature was performed to determine new dimensions that would most accurately measure empowerment. Eight dimensions (culture, trust, accountability, leadership, ability, commitment, responsibility, and communication) were put forth as the most appropriate to measure empowerment. Subject matter experts with knowledge and experience in the area of organizational empowerment reviewed the new dimensions for accuracy and fit with the original survey items.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2003

Author dc:creator

• Bodner, Sarah L.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Johnson, Douglas A.
• Huff, Joseph W.
• Ballentine, Rodger

• Employee empowerment.
• communication
• dimension
• measurement
• factors
• survey

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Bodner, Sarah L.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 53079468
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4236/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc4236

OAI identifier oai:identifier

info:ark/67531/metadc4236