Participative management in medical college libraries of Orissa: a comparative study

TLDR: Allopathic college library professionals in the survey were more participative than their counterparts in other medical areas, although across the board, professionals seemed motivated for their organizations to succeed and were keen to be involved in the management processes in achieving that.

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevailing managerial situation in medical college libraries in Orissa, India related to participative management.Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on survey research with structured questionnaire.Findings – Allopathic college library professionals in the survey were more participative than their counterparts in other medical areas, although across the board, professionals seemed motivated for their organizations to succeed and were keen to be involved in the management processes in achieving that.Research limitations/implications – The research is limited to one state of the country of India, but may be of interest to researchers in other countries investigating similar issues around participative management.Originality/value – The paper provides a snapshot of a specific regional approach to organizational characteristics.