👉 In the context of management, "coopted" refers to a situation in which an employee is given responsibilities or authority to perform tasks that are traditionally assigned by their employer. This can occur as part of a formal job assignment process, where the employer assigns specific duties and responsibilities to an individual without the need for explicit permission from the individual's manager. In this context, "coopted" implies that the individual has been given significant responsibility or authority in a managerial capacity, which contrasts with a
