codetermination
noun
co·de·ter·mi·na·tion
ˌkō-di-ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən 
: the participation of labor with management in determining business policy
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The codetermination principle – as seen in the German corporate governance system – provides a solid foundation for achieving climate and sustainability goals.
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Forbes, 27 May 2021
That occurs because codetermination boards upgrade their product mix in order to export products, not jobs.
—George Tyler, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2021
As a side effect, codetermination has also depressed the formation of Germany’s capital market (diffuse public ownership requires strong corporate boards) and done next to nothing to reduce inequality.
—Samuel Hammond, National Review, 26 Sep. 2019
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Forbes, 27 May 2021
That occurs because codetermination boards upgrade their product mix in order to export products, not jobs.
—George Tyler, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2021
As a side effect, codetermination has also depressed the formation of Germany’s capital market (diffuse public ownership requires strong corporate boards) and done next to nothing to reduce inequality.
—Samuel Hammond, National Review, 26 Sep. 2019
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“Codetermination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/codetermination. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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