sociocracy

/sɒsiˈɒkrəsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of governance in which decision-making power is distributed among a group of people, often through consensus or voting, to achieve collaborative and egalitarian decision-making.

“The company adopted a sociocracy model to ensure that all employees had a voice in decision-making processes.”

2. noun

A system of social organization in which the social unit is the community or group rather than the individual, often characterized by shared decision-making and collective responsibility.

“The sociocracy model of organization emphasizes the importance of community involvement and collective decision-making.”

Synonyms

  • consensus-driven governance
  • egalitarian organization

Antonyms

  • autocracy
  • dictatorship