COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT
Employee participation is the process of employee being involved in decision making process. There are two methods of employee participation:
1. Representative method means that employees are not directly involved in communication and decision making. They have only their representatives which are dealing with workers views.
2. Direct method means that workers are directly involved and are participating in decision making. (Farmer M, Peop & Org, 2008)
Employee involvement is creating an environment in which people can have an impact on decision making and actions that affect their jobs.
How can organisations involve employees in decision-making? Think of three examples to illustrate practice.
To involve employees in decision making an employer could:
1. Inform workers about problems in the organisation and organise meeting for all those who are interested with involvement and finding best solutions for their company.
2. Send to workers a letter with questions (survey) or suggestions in what areas should the organisation be improved. It is very good to get feedback from the employees.
3. Through a meeting choose some ideas proposed by employees and try to make them work. In that case staff could feel important, appreciated and involved in the firm.(About.com, 2010)
REFERENCES:
1. About.com, 2010,Part of the New York Times Company, Human Resources, Employee involvement –online source
Available from:
http://humanresources.about.com/od/glossarye/a/employee_inv.htm
(Accessed 03 May 2010)
2. Farmer Marilyn & Yellowley Wendy, People & Organisations, Buckinghamshire New University,2009, London, Page 40-41
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