adhocracy
/adˈhɒkrəsi
/noun [mass noun]
A system of flexible and informal organization and management in place of rigid bureaucracy.The attempt of late has been to create an ‘effective adhocracy’ as Alvin put it....
- He uses the term ‘adhocracy’ to describe the kind of collaboration he prefers: like-minded software developers, finding each other and working in ever-shifting groups.
- This form of adhocracy also allows for effective use of individuals with specific interests in a short period of time.
Origin
1970s: blend of ad hoc and -cracy.