Having the authority to define their own tasks makes it likely that workers will
a. be less satisfied
b. abandon tasks
c. be more productive
d. expand lunch hours

The correct answer is: "be more productive".

If a worker can decide how to do his job, it will increase his confidence, and he would feel that his employer relies on him and feel valued. The employee would feel rewarded by being granted more responsibilities and would approach and accomplish his job in a more productive manner.

Improving the work atmosphere and the motivation of employees is a mechanism that firms can use to enhance productivity in the short run.

christopher columbus (1492–1504)