In the Control-Empowerment Matrix, PANOPTICON is:
A) Low management control and low worker empowerment.
B) Generally used for surveillance and shadowing activities.
C) Generally used most effectively in a structured environment.
D) Low management control and high employee empowerment.

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PANOPTICON is generally used for surveillance and shadowing activities, with low management control and potentially low worker empowerment. The concept comes from a style of prison design where a central guard tower allows for constant observation of prisoners, promoting self-regulation among the inmates. In business, this can be used for monitoring behavior or actions, but may not be the most effective approach for fostering employee empowerment.

In the Control-Empowerment Matrix, PANOPTICON Is