co-determination
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co-determination
The right of employees to be involved in their company's decisions, especially through representatives on bodies such as the supervisory board or works council. It is a central element of German labor law.
Die paritätische Mitbestimmung im Aufsichtsrat gibt den Arbeitnehmern eine starke Stimme.
Parity-based co-determination on the supervisory board gives employees a strong voice.
The word is made up of the prefix 'mit-' (with) and the noun 'Bestimmung' (from 'bestimmen', to decide). Literally, it means having the right to 'mitzubestimmen' (to have a say in decisions).
Die Mitarbeiter fordern mehr Mitbestimmung bei strategischen Fragen.
The employees are demanding more co-determination in strategic matters.
'Mitbestimmung' (co-determination) is a central term in German labor law and corporate culture. It describes a legally anchored right of employees to influence company decisions.
Das deutsche Modell der Mitbestimmung ist international bekannt.
The German model of co-determination is internationally known.
Common phrases include 'ein Recht auf Mitbestimmung haben' (to have a right to co-determination), 'die Mitbestimmung der Arbeitnehmer' (employee co-determination), and 'Mitbestimmung fordern' (to demand co-determination). It is often used in the context of works councils or supervisory boards.
Der Betriebsrat setzt sich für die Mitbestimmung der Belegschaft ein.
The works council advocates for the workforce's co-determination.
democracy
'die Demokratie' and 'die Mitbestimmung' both have to do with participation in decisions. However, 'Demokratie' is the broader principle: people or members of a group take part in decisions as equals, often according to majority rules. 'Mitbestimmung' more specifically means the right to be involved in decisions, especially in the world of work through representatives such as the works council. Learners may confuse the words because co-determination can be part of a democratic organization. 'Demokratie' fits the whole system or principle; 'Mitbestimmung' fits concrete participation rights.
Im Unternehmen sorgt der Betriebsrat für mehr Mitbestimmung der Mitarbeiter.
In the company, the works council ensures greater employee co-determination.
In unserem Verein ist Demokratie wichtig, deshalb stimmen alle Mitglieder über den Plan ab.
Democracy is important in our club, so all members vote on the plan.