Participative management style

Question 1

what is the participative management style

Answer 1

One where management works alongside staff in decision making

Question 2

characteristics of the participative management style

Answer 2

CADE

Communication: Two way ( top down and bottom up)

Authority/ control: Decentralised-Management and employees share control, low level of employee supervision

Decsion making: Shared between management and employees

Employee participation: High

Question 3

advantages of the participative management style

Answer 3

communication is a two way process- greater flow of ideas

employer/ employee relations are positive and there is reduced likelihood of industrial disputes

High motivation and job satisfaction, as well as high trust levels

employees have a greater opportunity of acquiring more skills

Encourages the natural formation of work teams

Question 4

disadvantages of the participative management style

Answer 4

Slower process, as more views must be considered

compromises made rather than clear, decisive decisions

employees might have too much power

with so many views, internal conflict may occur

importance or organisational structure is undermined

not all employees may wish to contribute