Psychological Empowerment Instrument
The Psychological Empowerment Instrument, developed by Dr. Gretchen M. Spreitzer, is a valuable tool used by many company owners who strive for success in today’s global business environment. According to Spreitzer, elite organizations achieve this success by not only attracting top-level managers but also fostering creativity among their employees. More specifically, she argues that empowering employees to take initiative without constant prodding and to serve the collective interests of the company without excessive micro-management leads to a more innovative and effective workplace.
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Psychological Empowerment Instrument
Reliability and Validity
The Psychological Empowerment Instrument has been used and validated in over 50 different studies. Moreover, these studies span a wide range of contexts, from nurses to low-wage service workers. Additionally, the test-retest reliability has been proven to be strong, while the validity estimates for its dimensions are typically around .80, further demonstrating its robustness and applicability across various professional settings.
Administration, Analysis and Reporting
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Dissertations that have used the Psychological Empowerment Instrument
O’Brien, Janice L. May 2010. Structural Empowerment, Psychological Empowerment, and Burnout in Registered Staff nurses Working in Outpatient Dialysis Centers. (The State University of New Jersey).
Vacharakiat, Marayart. 1993. The Relationships of Empowerment, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment among Filipino and American Registered Nurses Working in the U.S.A. (Chulalongkorn University).
References
Spreitzer, Gretchen M. 2007. Taking Stock: A Review of More than Twenty Years of Research on Empowerment at Work. The Handbook of Organizational Behavior.
Spreitzerm Gretchen M., De Hanesz, Suzanne, and Quinn, Robert E. 1999. Empowered to Lead: The role of Psychological Empowerment in Leadership. Journal of Management Inquiry. 147-164.
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