Book Description

For students of Psychology, Industrial Psychology and Management the book contains just enough theory about Psychological Empowerment to trigger interest and serve as point of departure. Without going into the detail of her research, the author discusses the findings that are relevant to everybody in the workplace; the perceptions employees have of empowerment, dimensions and characteristics of empowered employees and the factors that contribute to feeling empowered. These factors consist of structural aspects,management practices, manager behaviour, as well as personal characteristics. The author realised that everything cannot be put into neat little boxes and cause and effect and therefore she discusses the interrelationships between how and what people think and feel,how they react and what they do, as well as environmental influences. All findings and conclusions are integrated to make recommendations about strategies that will contribute to a sense of true empowerment and will develop the characteristics and behaviours of psychologically empowered employees. In the context of her work and research, opportunity emerged as a major factor and, therefore, how to manage opportunities forms part of this strategy. Who will benefit from this book and who will read it? The book is directed at organisations, managers, students of management and psychology, Industrial Psychologists, HR Professionals, Organisational Development Consultants and employees aspiring for achievements and making a difference. If you feel others get more opportunities than you, you should read this book. If you want to know how to progress in your career, you should read this book. It is not just managers and management who are responsible for your empowerment. Each and every employee should take the responsibility upon themselves to find out more about the subject.