Where is democracy nestled? Reflections on organizational degeneration based on an artists’ cooperative

• Published in: Journal of participation and employee ownership (Online) Vol. 7; no. 3; pp. 213 - 228
• Main Author: Charmettant, Herve
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley Emerald Group Publishing Limited 26.11.2024
• Subjects: Accountants; Artists; Barnard, Chester; Case studies; Cooperatives; Decision making; Democracy; Leadership; Managers; Qualitative research; Workers

PurposeThis article presents a compelling case study of a workers’ cooperative in the cultural sector. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the tensions between managerial and democratic control, particularly in the context of heightened artistic claims. The pivotal role of an accountant in...