Effects of shared governance on perceptions of work and work environment

This quasi-experimental study examined the effects of shared governance on nurse/non-nurse perceptions of work and work environment. Initiating shared governance did not significantly influence job satisfaction, anticipated turnover, and perceived effectiveness. Increases in autonomy were not sustained over time.
Nurses and non-nurses recognize shared governance as a structural framework in which job-related activities can be effectively organized. Shared governance provides an organizational framework that offers workers maximal participation in [...]