Participatory organization

A participatory organization is an organization which is built based on public participation rather than their contract obligations.^[1][2]

Types

Different types of participatory organizations are possible including production companies, membership organizations (such as trade unions), and co-operatives. They can be legally registered formal organizations or may object to state regulation and be considered an informal organization.^[3]

Participatory organizations can have different levels of participation, ranging from complete economic transparency, to participatory management, and ultimately labor management.^[4]

Criticism

Participatory organizations are negatively affected by the free-rider problem, can be inefficient, and lack clear leadership and strategy.^[5]

See also

• Gift economy
• Human-based genetic algorithm
• Public participation
• Reciprocity
• Stigmergy
• Voluntary association