Workers participation in management: a case study of Kerala minerals and metals limited (KMML), Chavara

Abstract

The stxidy entitled *^orkers' Participation in Management - A case study of Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited" was conducted with a view to analyse the workers' participation in management of Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited. Simple mathematical tools like average, percentage, etc. were used for the analysis of the data. Workers' participation in management of the company was analysed using the workers' participation index. The required data for the analysis were collected through interview among the employees using a prestructured interview schedule. The study revealed existence of workers' participation to a good extent in KMML. However, measures like informal discussions with subordinates, promotions based on seniority as well as performcince, regular meetings and joint forums, more encouragement to workers' suggestions, better appreciation of workers performance, encouragement of mutual and cordial relationship between workers, added importance on personality development of workers and strengthening of quality circles will help to improve the extent of workers' participation.