The area manager of an automobile company has been given the freedom to initiate and implement new and innovative sales & marketing strategies in his area to boost sales. The area manager feels that he has been given a free hand to determine the strategies that best suit his company's interests. The component of empowerment involved here is $\_\_\_\_\_.$

A$.$ self$-$determination

B$.$ internal commitment

C$.$ meaning

D$.$ self$-$efficacy