Employees are empowered when they:

A) practice job specialization.
B) experience self-reinforcement.
C) engage in positive self-talk.
D) experience freedom and discretion.
E) experience self-reinforcement and engage in positive self-talk.

Empowered

Being given the authority or power to do something or make decisions independently.

Self-reinforcement

The process whereby individuals or groups reinforce their own behaviors or beliefs through positive outcomes or internal rewards, reinforcing the likelihood of repeated actions.

Positive Self-talk

The practice of making affirmative or supportive statements to oneself to improve confidence and reduce negative feelings.