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The sociocratic model of organizing
Author(s) -
Romme A. Georges L.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
strategic change
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.527
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 1099-1697
pISSN - 1086-1718
DOI - 10.1002/jsc.4240040404
Subject(s) - hierarchy , quality (philosophy) , business , contrast (vision) , knowledge management , computer science , process management , public relations , political science , law , artificial intelligence , epistemology , philosophy
The sociocratic model has progressed beyond the experimental stage and is being used successfully in several organizations. It relies on four ground rules: decision making by consent; a hierarchy of circles, in which every member of the organization participates; double linking between circles; and election of persons by consent. Together these rules promote downward as well as upward information processing. In contrast to conventional methods for advancing information processing (project teams, quality circles), the circle organization is integrated into the administrative hierarchy.