PARTICIPATIVE DECISION-MAKING
A misconception exists in the business world that participative decision-making means that everyone makes the decision. What participative management really involves is one or more individuals receiving input from all pertinent individuals prior to making a decision.
Also, contrary to popular belief, participative management does not absolve the decision-makers from responsibility or accountability. For some reason, many people believe that receiving input from other people dilutes the responsibility or accountability for the decision. The responsibility and accountability for a decision still rests with the decision-maker.
Whatever your position within an organization, you’ll likely use participative decision-making. ...
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