Fact: the form of participation does matter - a rebuttal to Leana, Locke, and Schweiger

Article Abstract:

In responding to the critique by Leana, Locke, and Schweiger (1990) of our review, we identify points of confusion and misunderstanding, disagreements in judgment, and comments with which we agree. Our original conclusion stands: The form of participation influences the effectiveness of that participation. Leana et al. simply show that excluding certain forms of participation from consideration yields results that are considerably different. We discuss how their critique demonstrates the importance of clarity, as well as judgment decisions, in research reviews. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Decision-making, Decision making, Participatory management, Leana, Carrie R., Locke, Edwin A., Schweiger, David M.

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Employee turnover: a meta-analysis and review with implications for research

Article Abstract:

Meta analysis, using regression techniques, of 120 studies and sets of data linking 26 variables to turnover rates generally supported earlier findings that variable changes correlated with turnover rate changes. In addition, population, nationality and economic variables correlated with turnover, and should be included in future analyses. 'Newer variables', such as net expectations, behavioral intentions and organizational commitment, were also found to be promising as possible correlatives to turnover rates, and should receive further research attention. 10

Human resource management, Labor relations, Management research, Employee turnover, Employment stabilization

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Employee participation: diverse forms and different outcomes

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Participation in decision making (PDM) takes several distinct forms. A review of empirical studies demonstrates that effects of participation on satisfaction and performance vary according to form. The findings cast doubt on the conclusions of earlier reviews based on a unidimensional view of PDM and raise several issues for the study and practice of PDM. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Work groups, Teamwork (Workplace), Decision-making, Group, Group decision making

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