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Thesaurus search results for 'DECISION MAKING': 2 results found.
CONSENSUS DECISION MAKING
Scope Note: A mechanism for democratizing organizations, moving them away from representative forms toward more inclusive and particatory ones. Linked to non-bureaucratic and community-based organizations/groups, e.g., women's and social movements.
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DECISION MAKING (Search for related entries in the library)
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