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APARNA
82045
 What is Participative
management?

A process of involving those who are influenced by decisions, in

making decisions.
 Type of management in which employees at all levels are
encouraged to contribute ideas towards identifying and setting
organizational-goals, problem solving, and other decisions that
may directly affect them. Also called consultative management.
Why Participative Mgt.?
Every one is result oriented
Two heads are better than one
Draw resources of mind not
just body.
‘People are our most imp.asset’
Company productivity,its
commitment to involvement of
its employees
Four processes influence
participation.
Information sharing
Training
Employee decision making
Rewards
Skills Required for Participative
Management
Interest and concern
Recognize and enhance talents in others
Communication particularly listening
Conflict resolution
Self-control
Negotiation
Teachability
Flexibility
Correction
 BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATIVE
MANAGEMENT
 Increase Productivity
(Effectiveness and efficiency)
 Better Decisions
 Employee Morale
 Improved job satisfaction
 Greater Commitment
 Faster Adaptation to Change
 Greater trust
 Better Communication
 Better Teamwork
Advantages:-
Both company and managers benefits
Encourages better communication
and greater employee performance
Improves effectiveness and
productivity
Create positive work environment
improves, quality,reduces
absenteeism and lessens hostility
 LIMITATIONS OF
PARTICIPATIVE
MANAGEMENT
 Technology and organizations today are so
complex
 Employee’s right- not to participate.
 Manipulate employees
 Trade unions
 Unwillingness of employers.