Mechanisms of participation and social networks: tools for effective collaborative governance in companies

Abstract

This analytical-conceptual research aims to clarify the role of participatory mechanisms and digital social networks within the paradigm of collaborative governance in the contemporary business environment. Using a qualitative and interpretative approach, grounded in documentary analysis and legal hermeneutics, it examines the relationship between organizational participation, institutional innovation, and social capital as the foundation of a new management model. It is based on the assumption that digital platforms are not merely communication tools but social practices capable of transforming power structures and collective decision-making processes. Findings reveal that these digital environments enable inclusive forms of public deliberation, granting stakeholders a leading role in decision-making and normative construction. The articulation between social networks and participatory mechanisms strengthens an organizational logic grounded in shared responsibility and sustainability, laying the foundation for more ethical, transparent, and inclusive business governance.