Towards a healthy organisation model: the relevance of empowerment
Editorial
Akademia Elektronik Yayincilik
Materia
Structural empowerment Psychological empowerment Engagement Organisational Commitment Well-being
Date
2011Referencia bibliográfica
Jáimez, M. J., & Bretones, F. D. (2011). Towards a healthy organisation model: the relevance of empowerment. ISGUC The Journal of Industrial Relations and Human Resources, 13(3), 7-26.
Abstract
After a review of publications on the emerging concept of Healthy Organisations, we contribute a conceptual model
of workplace health improvement based on empowerment strategies to promote worker participation, autonomy
and control in the organisation. We propose that structural strategies can increase the engagement and organisa tional commitment of employees, but only if they truly feel in possession of power and autonomy, and that this
psychological empowerment also facilitates the development of healthy organisational practices. Achievement of
both types of empowerment could improve the work climate, psychological well-being and performance of emplo yees and lead to reductions in absenteeism and staff turnover.