When a manager gives his direct reports the freedom to do their jobs as they see fit is called __________.
A) span of control
B) centralization
C) empowerment
D) organizational design

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Empowerment is the process of giving employees the autonomy and authority to make decisions and take initiative in their work. When a manager gives their direct reports the freedom to do their jobs as they see fit, they are empowering them. Span of control refers to the number of subordinates that a supervisor or manager can effectively manage. Centralization refers to decision-making being concentrated in the hands of top-level management. Organizational design refers to the process of structuring an organization to achieve specific goals. None of these options accurately describe the scenario in the question.

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