participative
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5.3
- adjective
- /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpətɪv/
- Some mediators see their role as very participative; they propose solutions and urge the parties to accept them.
- participative management
- participative decision making
- participative approach
Examples
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There exists a high level of awareness of the importance of the participative approach in organizational life.
Academic text (1997) -
While teachers point out the lack of a more participative managerial approach, administrators think that the current structure is participative enough.
Academic text (2011) -
However, none of these efforts will succeed without the communication efforts that are so vital to participative management.
Academic text (1990) -
The development of a participative management approach at schools positively affects the teaching process.
Academic text (2011) -
Nogradi reported that employees who perceived they worked in a participative setting expressed higher levels of commitment.
Academic text (1995) -
Teaching about world, national, state, and local happenings needs to involve active, participative learning rather than passive learning.
Academic text (1995) -
A third fieldwork study at an ashram in South India was a profoundly participative experience.
Academic text (1992) -
In our project meetings, we encourage a participative style where everyone shares their ideas.
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To foster creativity, the workshop emphasized participative learning, allowing attendees to collaborate on projects.
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The company's participative approach to decision-making helped employees feel more valued and engaged.
Synonyms
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4.0
Allow people to take part and respond, often using technology
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3.5
Willing to work with other people to reach a shared goal
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5.7
Letting everyone take part and share their views
Antonyms
How Participatory
Surface Forms
Morphology
participative = participate (transparent) = participate + ive
The adjective is directly formed from the verb 'participate' with the productive suffix '-ive', yielding the meaning 'involving participation'.
Etymology
Participative comes from the idea of 'sharing' or taking a 'part' in something, the same root as participate and participant. So a participative approach means people are invited to 'take part' and share in the decision.