Differential in cognitions of empowerment of corporate personnel – implications for placement and promotion

Psychological empowerment is a vital tactics influencing the behaviour and activity of corporate leaders. This paper sheds light on the cognitions of empowerment among the middle-line managers of Indian corporate organizations viz. Insurance, Telecom, and IT (Information Technology) companies. In this regard, male middle-line managers from the above said three Companies were compared on their cognitions of empowerment namely meaning to work, self-efficacy (competence) self-determination, impact and the differences between them were explored. The results revealed significant differences between the managers from Insurance, Telecom, and IT companies on their cognitions of empowerment namely self-determination, and impact. However, no significant differences were found among the managers from the three companies on their cognitions of empowerment namely meaning to work, and self-efficacy. The findings highlights the need for a greater focus on the development and sustenance of cognitions of empowerment among the leaders of the Indian corporate organizations due to its imperative importance in recruiting, promoting and sustaining the talented human capital to meet the challenges of competition and uncertain economy in this era of globalization.