What term describes giving workers the authority to make choices about how they work?

• A. Delegation
• B. Autonomy
• C. Motivation
• D. Equity

Answer: (B)

This question tests the idea of giving workers control over how they work. The term describing allowing employees to decide the methods, pace, and timing of their tasks is autonomy. When people have autonomy, they can choose the best way to complete their work within any safety or policy boundaries, which often boosts motivation and job satisfaction because they feel trusted and empowered. Delegation, on the other hand, is about assigning tasks to someone else, not necessarily giving freedom over how to carry them out. Motivation is about the driver to work, not the control over work methods, and equity concerns fairness in rewards and treatment, not the authority to decide how to work. A practical example is a designer who can select tools and approaches to finish a project without constant supervision, as long as the goals and standards are met.