ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Self-management

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Self-management is a noun meaning (uncountable) a form of management encompassing self-directed work processes by an organization's workforce with or without joint control by workers and management.

Meaning

(uncountable) a form of management encompassing self-directed work processes by an organization's workforce with or without joint control by workers and management.

Example Sentences

The self-management idea has many variants. All the workers may manage together directly, by means of an assembly, or indirectly by electing a supervisory board. They may manage in co-operation with a group of specialized managers or they may do without them.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include self-service, self-rule, self-government, autonomy, empowerment, autonomous.

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