Karl and His Top Managers Set Goals for the Organization

Karl and his top managers set goals for the organization, then each department sets supporting goals with their employees, who then set their personal performance goals. These non-managerial employees are allowed to pursue their goals, within certain guidelines, using their best judgement, knowledge, and skills. These employees are ________.

A) called delegates
B) fully empowered
C) being taken advantage of
D) knowledge workers