In management theory, participation of employees has become popular in recent years. But how much of it is possible and which forms of participation are realistic? Is democratic decision-making utopic in profit organizations?
"Employees' participation in management" had been discussed for quite sometime in the management circles. The question here is regarding quantum and form of participation. Actually strategic decision making is the sole responsibility of top management. However employees participation could be effected by involving the employees union members, nominated by the union as members in the bilateral lateral committees, where there will be equal representation of nominated members from both union and management side. Such bilateral committees could be formed for discussing issues related to operational aspects: productivity, safety, quality, environment, health as well as for sharing information. These bilateral committees will go a long way to build up trust amongst the employees about the management as well as establish the credibility of the management. I believe, "Participative form of management" is the best , as it recognizes human values and creativity.
In a football match, in a rowing competition or a tug of war, the team in which every player contributes and performs the assigned role, has much better chances to win! This is true for employees participation as well. They should perform their defined roles and responsibilities, they should be provided with a conducive entrepreneurial environment by the management for free exchange of ideas.
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