Term ID: T2848

Job Autonomy

/job-autonomy/
The degree of freedom, independence, and discretion employees have in scheduling work and determining procedures for carrying out tasks.
Example: Workers who can set their own schedules, choose methods for completing projects, and make decisions about work processes showing higher satisfaction and motivation.

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Reference: Hackman & Oldham (1975)