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Governing for the Common Good: The Possibilities of Sociocracy in Nonprofit Organizations

An academic article examining sociocracy in nonprofit organizations, including its democratic potential and practical tensions.

Source: Voluntas / SpringerAdded June 12, 2026Published 2024
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