Empowerment and organisational values

Purpose: The main purpose of this paper is to present the relationships between empowerment and organisational values. Design/methodology/approach: The paper comprises both a theoretical part, which includes a critical analysis of the literature, and a research part. The research is based on a survey questionnaire originally designed by the researchers, with questions developed from a literature review. Findings: The results of a study verify respondents' understanding of the concept of empowerment within the realm of management. The study looked into practices indicating the existence of empowerment in work teams and aimed to identify relationships between empowerment and organisational values. Research limitations/implications: Future research could be conducted with a larger sample across various industries. It is also recommended to pursue further in-depth qualitative research. Practical implications: The practical implication of this study is to assist organisations in developing employee motivation systems that are closely aligned with organisational values. Originality/value: The paper reveals new aspects, providing a foundation for the development of a synthetic tool to support future research in this field. Additionally, this paper has a cognitive value for managers.