participative (adjective, par-tic-i-pa-tive, \ ˌpɑːrˈtɪsəpətɪv \) management (noun, man-age-ment, \ ˈmænɪdʒmənt \)
Definition: is a management style that motivates workers of all levels to propose their own ideas that can help set the company’s goals and assist in other decision-making processes. This style is oftentimes incorporated by managers that want to build a trust-based relationship with their subordinates and understand the value of their employees’ insight into the company’s customers and their needs. Participative management is an efficient way of attempting to get ahead of the competition and introducing innovative concepts and services.
In a Sentence:
- Ever since our company introduced the participative management initiative, I always know that the manager will want to hear what I have to say.
- Having an office that encourages participative management is beneficial both for the company as a whole and for individual employees.
- The board has issued a directive to switch to participative management to involve the workers in choosing the company’s goals in the next two years.
Synonyms and related words: quality of life management, consultative management, employee involvement, decision-making process
