The document discusses worker empowerment and participation in management. It defines empowerment as allowing workers to take responsibility for improving their jobs and contributing to organizational goals. Worker participation involves giving workers influence over managerial decision making through various forms such as joint councils, worker directors, works committees, and grievance procedures. Successful participation requires a cooperative relationship between management and workers with trust and a genuine desire to understand each other.

1. WORKER’S EMPOWERMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT