Autonomy in the workplace provides freedom to employees to control their daily routines. Some call it the empowerment zone. All people need a sense of empowerment to be their best and own up to responsibilities. If one is not given autonomy and is micro managed they can never be held responsible for, or learn from their mistakes.
This does not only hold true for employees, but for kids, and teammates as well. If a person feels a sense that they are not in control of their destiny, daily life becomes burdensome and they simply go through the paces to get to the next day. This may ultimately lead to depression because of a feeling of helplessness. Eventually deviant behavior may ensue such as taking drugs or alcoholism because that is something they perceive they can control. They control the substance entering their body, but then that substance controls them as well as the boss at work or overbearing parent or coach.
Autonomy requires an individual to perform at their best because they have the freedom to make choices, some good, and some bad. It is the obligation of their supervisor to seize the opportunity to teach from the mistakes they make. Supervisors become mentors and teachers, not micro managers and bosses barking orders.
Allow your employees and children autonomy, but then do not neglect your job to watch over. It is not your responsibility to control others, but help them be a more productive member of your family, company, or team.
This does not only hold true for employees, but for kids, and teammates as well. If a person feels a sense that they are not in control of their destiny, daily life becomes burdensome and they simply go through the paces to get to the next day. This may ultimately lead to depression because of a feeling of helplessness. Eventually deviant behavior may ensue such as taking drugs or alcoholism because that is something they perceive they can control. They control the substance entering their body, but then that substance controls them as well as the boss at work or overbearing parent or coach.
Autonomy requires an individual to perform at their best because they have the freedom to make choices, some good, and some bad. It is the obligation of their supervisor to seize the opportunity to teach from the mistakes they make. Supervisors become mentors and teachers, not micro managers and bosses barking orders.
Allow your employees and children autonomy, but then do not neglect your job to watch over. It is not your responsibility to control others, but help them be a more productive member of your family, company, or team.
