THE IMPACT OF PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT ON JOB SATISFACTION AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Organizations can improve job satisfaction and organizational effectiveness in
different ways. One of the easiest and the most effective strategies can be application of participatory
management style. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between
participatory management with job satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.
Materials & Methods: This was a descriptive- correlation study, and its population were principals
and teachers of Zahedan schools in academic year 2012-2013. 548 principals and teachers were
selected by random sampling method. The study instrument was a questionnaire. The scores were
analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression by Software SPSS17.
Results: 1) there was a significant positive relationship between organizational participation and job
satisfaction. 2) There was a significant positive relationship between organizational participation and
organizational effectiveness.
Conclusion: Organizations by using participatory management can improve the level of job
satisfaction and organizational effectiveness