Providing sufficient worker participation in business decision-making

Changes in work organization that are introduced in enterprises with a view to improving productivity often give rise to problems of adaptation for the workers concerned. There is growing recognition among employers and trade unions that such organizational changes can be more effective in improving efficiency in enterprises when accompanied by a cooperative approach between labour and management. This has led to a revival of interest in the role of both institutional and shop-floor participation schemes in facilitating cooperation within enterprises.

ILO acts to deepen knowledge of the systems of worker participation in decision-making and the associated improvement in personnel policies.

1. Stimulating worker interest in production
2. Involving stakeholders in management decisions

1. Safeguarding employee health
2. Improving labour productivity

1. Increasing participation of women in trade unions

1. Abstaining from worker participation in business decision-making

1. Controlling industrial expansion

1. Lack of worker participation in business decision-making

1. Underparticipation
2. Participation
3. Nonparticipatory
4. Indecision
5. Business