itsehallinnolliset
itsehallinnolliset refers to characteristics or structures that are self-managed or self-directed. The term is most commonly used in Finnish discussions of organizational forms, educational settings, and social movements where decision‑making authority is distributed among participants rather than being concentrated in a hierarchical management. In a self‑managed company, workers collectively set goals, allocate resources, and evaluate performance, often operating under a flat organizational model. Self‑managed education programs give students responsibility for planning lessons, setting assessment criteria, and monitoring progress, fostering autonomy and project‑based learning.
The concept is rooted in participatory democracy and the principles of self‑governance. It is applied in various