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100			_aGormley, William T. Jr.
245			_aCounterbureaucracies in theory and practice
260			_c1996
300			_ap.275-98
362			_aNov
520			_aCounterbureaucracies 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
650			_aBureaucracy
773			_aAdministration and Society
909			_a32727
999			_c32727 _d32727