Use the resources in this Unit, as well as outside research, to describe participative management and effective delegation. • Think of an organization that you are currently involved in or have been involved in in the past. o How are the concepts of participative management and effective delegation used at this organization? o Does the culture of the organization contribute to the use of these concepts? Explain. o Describe any instances in this organization where participative management and effective delegation have brought up moral or ethical dilemmas. How were these issues solved? What steps were taken for making decisions in these instances? o What effects do you think the use of participative management and effective delegation have had on employee engagement? o What effects have these techniques had on organizational performance?
Readings and ResourcesReadings and ResourceseBook:Nahavand, A. (2015). The Art and Science of Leadership. Pearson.
- Chapter 8: Leading Teams
Articles, Websites, and Videos:This article gives a brief history of participative leadership and compares it to the modern era.
- Auerbach, M. (2019). Participative Leadership. Salem Press Encyclopedia.
This article provides research on ways to encourage employees to become more comfortable when sharing their thoughts. It also provides techniques leaders can employ to help give employees a sense of power.
- Morrison, E. W., See, K.E., and Pan, C. (2014). Encouraging employees who stay silent to give feedback. In R. Millar (Ed.), Ideas for Leaders collection. IEDP Ideas for Leaders Ltd. Credo Reference.
This is a quick read that explains four hacks for developing self-leadership!
- Coluccio, C. (2020). 4 Hacks for Developing Self-Leadership: Self Care for Educators. Teachers Matter, 48, 50–53.
*The LinkedIn Learning videos found below are part of the required resources for this unit. Please click the links to view them.Supplemental Resources:This article discusses the importance of self-leadership while working remotely and provides five ways to help develop self-leadership.
- Dhir, K. K. (2020). Self-leadership in times of remote working. Business World.
This article explains self-management and the five core principles that form its foundation.
- Colburn, M. (2019). True leadership and the principles of self-management. TD: Talent Development, 73(5), 66-71.
This guide explores you as a self-leader and helps you to set priorities.
- Egan, M. (2018). Don't get lost in the noise: A guide to self-leadership. Carrier Management
