Counterbureaucracies in theory and practice
By: Gormley, William T. Jr.
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ArticlePublisher: 1996Description: p.275-98.Subject(s): Bureaucracy
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Administration and SocietySummary: Counterbureaucracies differ from other bureaucracies in their goals, resources, discretion, and culture. This article develops several theoretical propositions concerning counterbureaucracies and then considers how they actually behave. Despite negative goals and a self-reliant culture, counterbureaucracies have generally flourished in recent years. Public relations, a service orientation, and professionalism have helped them to generate vital political support. - Reproduced
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 28, Issue no: 3 | Available | AR32926 |
Counterbureaucracies differ from other bureaucracies in their goals, resources, discretion, and culture. This article develops several theoretical propositions concerning counterbureaucracies and then considers how they actually behave. Despite negative goals and a self-reliant culture, counterbureaucracies have generally flourished in recent years. Public relations, a service orientation, and professionalism have helped them to generate vital political support. - Reproduced
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