Goals theory as an analytical frame of reference for an administrative system
- 1998
- p.780-787.
- Oct-Dec
Attempting to measure goal-attainment in Indian administration during the past 50 years on principles of Goals Theory, the author evolves a six-point evaluative scale of administrative behaviour drawing support from Herbert Simon's behavioural criteria for good governance. Matching the scale with Indian Government's declared goals and objectives during the period, he devises a seven-factor criteria - comprising efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, economy, responsiveness, speed, and transparency - to weigh goals attainment. Although while negotiating problems encountered in accurate quantification and measurement of behavioural inputs of concerned functionaries, he concedes that success of Goals Theory as an analytical frame in public administration depends on its acceptability, yet he maintains application of goals theory as a "near accurate" method of assessment of performance in administrative systems even with different cultural settings. - Reproduced
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