The Influence of Employee Autonomy on Business Performance—A Case Study Based on Google's Management Model
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In today's highly competitive business environment, companies are constantly looking for effective ways to improve performance, and the impact of employee autonomy on business performance has received widespread attention. Take the tech giant Google’s "20% time" policy, for example. This policy allows employees to spend 20% of their working time freely exploring projects of personal interest. Google's move is intended to boost employees' creativity and tap into potential innovative projects. Based on this background, this article uses a case analysis method to explore in depth the relationship between Google's employee autonomy and business performance. Google not only relies on the "20% time" policy, but also builds an autonomous management model through flexible working hours, a flat organizational structure, and an open and inclusive culture. Research shows that this model significantly improves employee innovation capabilities, enhances employee satisfaction and loyalty, and has a significant positive impact on a company's financial performance.
Author: Yue Sun
Language: English
Subfield: Human Factors and Ergonomics
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409619833