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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. administrative management
  3. governance

Preferred term

governance

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The process by which a group of individuals is given authority to direct, inform, monitor and manage resources in order to achieve the objectives of a given organization or program.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

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Synonyms

  • board of directors
  • directorate
  • governing authority
  • governing boards

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137738

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