In Teams Competency: Steelcase,Inc. ,when new equipment is needed,the organization allows the team of employees who will be responsible for running the equipment to make the decision about what to buy and how it should be installed on the shop floor.This illustrates the organization's commitment to:
A) vicarious learning
B) empowerment
C) self control
D) forethought

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Empowerment involves giving employees the authority and resources to make decisions and take ownership of their work. Allowing the team of employees responsible for running the equipment to make the decision about what to buy and how it should be installed on the shop floor is a clear example of empowerment, as they are given the authority to make decisions that impact their work.