At T$-$Mobile, managers place much emphasis on helping their employees become aware of their own needs for personal growth, development, and accomplishment.$$ Employee empowerment, a merit$-$based reward system, and a promote$-$from$-$within policy are among the many tactics used by managers to inspire employees to perform their jobs as best they can so that the firm, as well as its employees, can attain their goals.$$ Which function of management does the foregoing scenario demonstrate?