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.      Discuss at least three strategies that can be used to encourage employee


participation in decision-making.

 Participation through suggestion Schemes: encouraging employees to


have unique ideas capable of working miraculously, especially in
matters such as reducing waste management costs, safety measures,
reward systems, etc. Developing a full-fledged procedure can add
value to the organizational functions and create a healthy environment
and work culture. When employees give suggestions, respond to them.
Tell them how we will use their ideas. If that idea is incorrect at that
time, write it down. Tell employees that we appreciate their ideas and
explain why we don't use them.
 Participation through Complete Control: This is called the system of
self management through elected boards, they acquire full control of
the management. In this style, employees directly deal with all aspects
of management or issues through their representatives. By forming a
committee,we can get members from various departments to
consolidate the suggestions and complaints from their areas and
discuss the best ways for the company to address these issues and
move forward.
 Participation through Leadership Teams:Provide leadership teams, or
committees,  The people on these teams don’t have to be managers.
The teams can comprise any employees.The leadership teams might
have a general focus on the business. Or create specific teams. The
teams should regularly meet to generate ideas and make decisions. set
up a communication channel for ongoing conversation. Committee
members should feel free to give input about upcoming decisions.
 Participation through job enrichment: expanding job content and adding
more incentives and rewards to existing job profiles is a great way to
engage employees in management decisions. Increasing the value of
work gives employees freedom to take advantage of their wisdom and
use their discretion while dealing with everyday business problems.

 
 

 
8.      Discuss three strategies that a leader can use for building trust and confidence
with colleagues.

 Create a culture of credibility


Credibility is established  by following what is promised and being one
of the first steps in building trust. Leaders should keep their word, do what
they promise with team members. If for some reason unable to fulfill the
contract, it is necessary to be transparent about the reason why Describe
the challenges and reasons for changing plans, then outline ways to avoid
making the same mistakes in the future.
Honesty is essential and being consistent Tell the truth to the team, even if
it's not what they think they want to hear. Consistency adds another level of
credibility to the organization's culture, as well as showing trust in the things
that work.
 Be an open and an effective communicator.
Open and effective communication is a key reason for leadership success.
Being an effective communicator is more than just being able to convey a
clear message. It also means being a good listener, checking
comprehension and paying attention to non-verbal signs. Openness helps
employees become more involved in the workplace and is a good way to
strengthen relationships with employees. It builds loyalty, mutual respect
and a positive work environment. Employees want to feel that they are part
of a larger overview.
 Be consistent 
Cultivate consistency of recurrent behavior. It will be trusted, if consistently
follow through with promises made and commitments taken. Trust is a key
factor in leadership and management. Without trust, people would not be
willing to follow their leaders or build relationships. bring up the fact that
communicating clearly also helps build trust in a relationship, especially in a
relationship between a leader and employees.

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