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How Sociocracy is applied in the Dutch Ecovillage: Insights from Dutch ecovillage inhabitants and Sociocracy experts

Tabor, Hessel (2024) How Sociocracy is applied in the Dutch Ecovillage: Insights from Dutch ecovillage inhabitants and Sociocracy experts.

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Abstract:This study looked into the application of Sociocracy - an inclusive decision-making method - in Dutch ecovillages. The objective of this study was twofold; on the one hand, find out how Dutch ecovillages apply Sociocracy, and on the other hand, find out which challenges they face in the application of the method. Semi-structured interviews with inhabitants of 3 different Dutch ecovillages were conducted, as well as interviews with 3 Sociocracy experts. The study finds that the Dutch ecovillages do not apply the principles of Sociocracy rigorously, but have instead significantly adjusted, removed, or never followed the respective Sociocratic principles.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Programme:Business Administration MSc (60644)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/102580
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