1. Participative management involves incorporating employees into the management process through participation in problem analysis, strategy development, and solution implementation. It encourages employee contribution to group goals and responsibility for achievement. 2. There are various levels of employee participation in management, ranging from simply receiving information to administrative participation where employees select decisions for implementation. 3. Effective participative management requires careful planning, a willingness to share control, trust, providing information/training to employees, and encouraging employee suggestions. It aims to manage resistance to change, improve communication, and minimize conflict.