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How Autonomy Affects Different Types of Workers
Autonomy means having meaningful discretion over relevant aspects of your work. But autonomy is not a universal "more is better" switch.
Differing needs
A highly experienced professional working on complex problems may need considerable discretion. A new employee learning a regulated process may initially need clearer instructions, supervision, examples, checkpoints, and feedback.
The fit matters
Research suggests that the fit between preferred and experienced autonomy matters. The goal is not maximum autonomy. It is appropriate autonomy.
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