A Comparative Analysis Towards the Workers' Participation in Management with Special Reference to the UK, USA, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Yugoslavia, Israel, Dutch, Norway, France, Italy and India

In the context of industries the programmes of workers' participation in management has been introduced in different countries. It is observed that much hopes have been pinned on the various form of workers' participation .But unfortunately some methods, forms and machinaries have not laid foundation for cordial industrial relations as suggested by Fisher (Waldo, 1961). Consequently, the governments of various countries have introduced various forms and laid great emphasis on the workers' participation. The study has thrown light on various important and interesting aspects regarding the present system of workers' participation. The practice of workers participation has not produced substantial results. The success of all models depends on the sincere approach of both managements and workers and trade unions. Mere formality would make only window dressing without any impact on industrial harmony. Thus a good industrial relations system should insure a close co-operation and mutual recognition of workers and management. It is evident in this article. A comparative analysis of the international experience with reference to various countries have proved that it is a long journey tom go for attaining a cordial industrial relations scene