When expanding into international markets, how much autonomy should home-office leaders give local teams? Maintaining excessively tight control over your overseas divisions can get in the way of ...

However, one element missing from these discussions of responsiveness to expectations is the role of autonomy in moral behavior. Durkheim (1925/2002), Riesman (1961), Piaget (1932/1997), and Hogan ...

Examples of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt Gaining a sense of personal control over the world is important at this stage of development.

Autonomy in nursing is the ability of nurses to understand their patient's right to medical information and care while independently making decisions without consulting the healthcare provider.

As healthcare systems across Europe deal with an increasing prevalence of cognitive impairment, family doctors are emerging as key players in assessing and supporting patients' decision-making ...

Final Thoughts: More Blessing Than Curse? Employee autonomy can be a great asset to your organization, potentially improving retention rates, leading to happier employees and even boosting profit.

People experiencing manic episodes may exhibit behavior that seems impulsive, but does this mean they lack all autonomy? One philosopher says no.

We are entering a new era—the age of autonomy—a seismic shift akin to the electrification of industry or the dawn of the internet.