1. involving active participation by members or employees in decision-making processes
Usage: often used in business and management contexts

Examples

• The company adopted a participative management style that encouraged employee input.
• Participative decision-making led to higher job satisfaction among workers.
• The school implemented participative budgeting to involve parents in financial planning.
• Her participative leadership approach made team members feel valued.
• The participative workshop allowed all stakeholders to contribute ideas.
• Research shows that participative environments increase productivity.