UNIT 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT
An Introduction to Participatory Management
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Introduction Objectives
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Participatory Management and Development Philosophy of the Participatory Approach Participation as a Process of Consultation Constraints of Community Participation and Mobilisation Solutions to Community Participation
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Visual Tools and Materials for Participatory Modes of Interaction Approaches to Participatory Management Use of Participatory Approach Participatory Rural Appraisal Participatory Rural Appraisal in the Development Constraints for Participatory Management and Development Summary Terminal Questions
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INTRODUCTION
In this unit, we will discuss important concepts of the participatory management, its emergence as a new paradigm of management; its philosophy and approaches to development; participation mechanisms and impact of political system and major constraints in people’s participation. In the context of the human relationship with the nature, the focus is on the role of individuals and communities to promote and integrate their contribution in the conservation efforts and development. The main contents covered in this unit include, Participatory Management and Development: Basic Concepts, Philosophy of participatory approach to development, Socio-political context and constraints of the Participatory Management and development process; Participation and community mobilisation for the development process; major constraints in participation; and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA): as a tool for Participatory Development. Objectives After studying this unit, you should be able to: • • • • •
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understand and discuss the concepts of participatory management and development, and the philosophy of participatory approach to development; define the concept and process of participation, people’s involvement and empowerment to promote the development process; understand the process of community mobilisation and participation in the participatory management; apply the PRA methods in the development projects; and comprehend the socio-political context of the participatory management, and identify and address some of the major constraints in participatory management.
PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
In any organisation or development activity not only the designated managers but also the other support staff exercise their influence over the decisions that affect the organisation, project or any development activity. In this process, participation of all
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