Empowerment$$involves sharing power with subordinates and pushing decision making and implementation to the lowest possible level. This practice increases the influence and autonomy of all employees, often increasing job satisfaction and commitment to the organization$$s objectives. Furthermore, lower$-$level employees have opportunities to develop new skills, and because their managers delegate more, they too have time to pursue other opportunities. Thus, the workforce is more productive, and its capability grows.

Lincoln started a bicycle repair shop and rental service six years ago. The business has grown, and he would like to empower his employees to handle the ordering of parts and many customer service issues at their own discretion. Which of the following organizational factors would support empowerment?$$Check all that apply.

Rewarding employees who take the initiative and make decisions

Relaxing the monitoring and measurement of performance

Increasing the number of steps in approval processes

Selecting employees who will respond well to a less directive leadership style