What does "self-management" mean?

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

Self-management

Q: What is a synonym for "self-management"?

Common synonyms include: self regulating, self reliance, self-regulation skills, self-rule, solo-management.

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

Synonyms

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self regulating self reliance self-regulation skills self-rule solo-management

Antonyms

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externally managed

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"Algeria kills each Kabyle who wants to live in dignity with recognized human rights including self-management and sovereignty."

Etymology

From self- + management.

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