Exploring a Two-dimensional Model of Community Pluralism and Its Effects on the Level of Transparency in Community Decision Making

Abstract

This study examines how a broader look at the concept of community pluralism might provide a more comprehensive perspective. A model employing dimensions of community power and leadership diversity was used to examine how decision making affects the level of transparency within communities. Results indicated that each dimension had a significant impact on the availability of public records and that gender and ethnicity differed in their influence on transparency.