Participation in Management Models: a Theoretical Discussion

Abstract

Participation constitutes a fundamental management criterion for intervention in the decision-making process of organizations, regardless of their nature. This paper presents a conceptual analysis of participation, from the different management models, based on an analytical method of different epistemological positions, from authors such as, Cunill (1991), Bolos (2002), Pérez (1999) and Merino (1995). Revealing: 1. The theoretical conception of the authors focuses on the field where participation acts and its implementation is based on the management model that is adopted. 2. The management models, condition the scope of the conception of participation in decisions, according to the aims of the organization; and, 3. Participation, generally, is conceived directly and indirectly, however, depends on the management model. It is concluded that participation is a polysemic category, and manifests itself independently of public and / or private management.