POST GRADUATE PROGRAM

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
COURSE: BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS
ARTICLE REVIEW ON
EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING AND ITS
EFFECT ON JOB SATISFACTION

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NOV/2023
ARBAMINCH ETHIOPIA
Contents
Citation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Problem statement ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
The purpose of the paper .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Research Methodology ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Finding and Result ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Conclusions and Recommendations ................................................................................................................................. 4
REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................................................. 5

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Citation
Ahsanullah Mohsen, and Omer Sharif. (2020). Employee Participation In Decision Making
And Its Effect On Job Satisfaction. International Journal of Research -
GRANTHAALAYAH, 8(7), 415-422.

Introduction
Decision making is a crucial activity in organizations, often requiring months of gathering
information or exchanging details. In today's competitive environment, companies need a human
resource pool that generates high performance. Participative management is considered essential
for employee satisfaction, as it allows individuals to share influence among themselves and
maintains a balance between the involvement of managers and employee participation.
Participation is believed to have a power on painting practices, recognition, and rewards, and
correlates with job delight and organizational commitment.
Saha and Kumar (2007) suggest that employee involvement in planning, producing alternatives,
developing policies, and comparing results is crucial for maximum satisfaction. Successful
executives in developed countries have found that the key to success in organizations is using
employee opinions in decision-making. However, not all managers have the opportunity to
participate in decision-making groups. Many problems within organizations arise from
employees' lack of involvement.

Problem statement
Pathak and Reeta (2012) found a reliable connection between employee participation and job
satisfaction in the financial division, with satisfaction increasing with an increase in employee
participation and vice versa. Khezerloo et al. (2016) found a significant relationship between
participation in decision making and job commitment and satisfaction. Saha and Kumar (2017)
found that job satisfaction significantly correlated with participation in decision making.
However, participation in decision making had no effect on group commitment. Job satisfaction
had a positive impact on group commitment, and group learning was significantly associated
with job satisfaction and group commitment. Overall, the findings suggest that participative
decision making can lead to increased job satisfaction and commitment among employees in
organizations.

The purpose of the paper

According to Ahsanullah Mohsen, and Omer Sharif the purpose of this study was to to find out
the effect of employee participation in decision making on job satisfaction at A.I.B. Bank based
on the relationship between staff member participation and employee commitment and the
involvement of A.I.B. employee in decision making

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Research Methodology
According to Ahsanullah Mohsen, and Omer Sharif, the main objective of this article was to
study comprises employees of Afghanistan International Bank (AIB). The research also
examines the importance of collaborative management empowering members of the workforce
today. The information gathered in this study consists of primary and secondary data, including
articles, previous research, and websites. SPSS 24 software was used to analyze the information.
The study gathered data from workers of HDFC Bank Ltd in Uttar Pradesh using two standard
questionnaires based on a five-point Likert scale. Job satisfaction was considered a dependent
variable, while employee participation was an independent variable. Previous studies have
shown that participative decision making can lead to increased job satisfaction and commitment.

Finding and Result

Here I have stated the some of the main findings of the article in the following manner. The
main finding of this article provides organizational tool for economic transformation, with the
banking sector playing a significant role in facilitating economic growth. The geographical
spread and expansion of banking services have made the banking system an essential tool in
ordinary transactions. Although banks do not generate wealth, lending, borrowing, and related
activities facilitate production processes. Experts and creative staff are considered assets of
organizations as they provide internal ability to cope with environmental threats. The study used
regression analysis to determine the relationship between personnel participation in decision
making and job satisfaction. The results showed that employee involvement in decision making
has a positive effect on job satisfaction, with bank employees still participating on average.
Factors such as employee commitment, organizational structure, leader behavior, and the
workplace positively impact participation in decision making. The level of education did not
have a relationship with participation in decision making.

Conclusions and Recommendations

Under this part, the researchers tried to sum up the result and discussions of the whole part of the
paper suggest that employee participation in selection-making is beneficial as it enhances their
identification with their organization. It is applicable to key managerial positions in public-
quarter undertakings and highlights the importance of participative decision making in enhancing
job satisfaction. The research focuses on the importance of employee commitment,
organizational structure, leader behavior, academic level, and workplace on job satisfaction. The
study emphasizes the importance of collaborative management empowering members of the
workforce today as one of the core tasks of managers.

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REFERENCES
[1] Pathak, Anchal; Singh, Mrs. Reeta;. (n.d.). Relationship between Employee Participation & Job
Satisfaction
among the Employees in HDFC Bank Ltd.
[2] Pathak, A., & Singh, M. (2012). Relationship between Employee Participation & Job Satisfaction
among the
employees in HDFC Bank Ltd. International Journal of in Multiciplinary and Academic Reserach,
3(3), 182-
195.
[3] Pacheco, G., & webber, D. (2010). Participative decision making and job satisfaction. The
International Journal
of Human Resource Management.
[4] Saha, S., & Kumar, S. (2017). Influence of Participation in Decision Making on Job Satisfaction,
Group Learning,
and Group commitment. Asian Academy of Management Journal, 22(1), 79-101.
[5] Shead, M. M., Ishak, S., & Ramli, Z. (2015). Employees Participation in Decision Making.
Malaysian Journal of
Society and Space, 11(13), 142-155.

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