participatory decision making
/pɑrtɪsɪˈpætrɪ ˌdɛsɪˈʒən məˈkɪŋ/ · par.ti.ci.pa.tor.y de.ci.sion.mak.ing
noun
- A process or approach to decision-making that involves active participation and engagement of all stakeholders, often through collaborative and inclusive methods. The company adopted a participatory decision-making process to ensure that all employees had a voice in the decision to relocate.
noun
- A style of leadership or management that encourages participation and involvement from team members or stakeholders in the decision-making process. The participatory decision-making approach used by the project manager helped to build trust and increase motivation among team members.
noun
- A method or technique used to facilitate collaborative decision-making and problem-solving among groups or teams. The participatory decision-making method was used to resolve the conflict between the two departments and find a mutually beneficial solution.
Synonyms
collaborative decision makinginclusive decision makingparticipatory managementcooperative decision makingshared decision makingcollective decision makingjoint decision making
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of participatory decision making has been influenced by the work of sociologist and organizational theorist, Douglas McGregor, who introduced the idea of participative management in his 1960 book 'The Human Side of Enterprise'.