Does employee involvement work? Yes, sometimes
1Department of Management, College of Business Administration, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
|December 16, 1997
Summary
Not all employee involvement strategies improve performance. This study identifies seven forms, detailing which are most effective and highlighting the necessity of management commitment and training for successful implementation.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Human Resource Management
Background:
- Employee involvement is a common strategy to enhance organizational outcomes.
- However, its effectiveness is not uniform across different approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To differentiate between various forms of employee involvement.
- To evaluate the research findings associated with each form.
- To identify conditions necessary for effective employee involvement.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of research findings on seven distinct forms of employee involvement.
- Analysis of factors contributing to successful implementation.
Main Results:
- Significant variation exists in the effectiveness of different employee involvement methods.
- Specific forms of involvement demonstrate greater positive impacts on performance and attitudes.
- Management commitment and comprehensive training are critical success factors.
Conclusions:
- Employee involvement strategies must be carefully selected based on their proven effectiveness.
- Investing in management commitment and targeted training is essential for maximizing the benefits of employee involvement initiatives.
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