Which term describes the degree to which one influences at work and the meaningfulness of their job?

• A. Psychological Empowerment
• B. Perceived Organizational Support
• C. Organizational Commitment
• D. Cognitive Dissonance

Answer: (A)

Psychological empowerment is the degree to which employees feel they can influence what happens at work and that their job is meaningful. It captures two key feelings: impact (the sense of being able to affect outcomes) and meaning (the perceived importance and purpose of the work). When people experience empowerment, they see themselves as autonomous agents who can influence decisions and outcomes, and they view their tasks as valuable and purposeful. In contrast, perceived organizational support is about feeling valued and supported by the organization, organizational commitment is about loyalty and attachment to the organization, and cognitive dissonance is the discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs or behaviors. So the description in the question aligns best with psychological empowerment.