autonomous work groups

autonomous work groups
= AWGs
Small work units within an organization that are given considerable responsibility for organizing their activities and achieving results without guidance from management. Advocates of AWGs argue that improvements in performance can be attained if employees are highly motivated and fully involved in the direction and control of their work.

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