CH 15
CH 15
CH 15
Chapter 15
Introduction
Classic conception of bureaucracy
(Max Weber)a hierarchical
authority structure that use task
specialization, operates on the merit
principle, and behaves with
impersonality
Bureaucracies govern modern
states.
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The Bureaucrats
Some Bureaucratic Myths and Realities
Americans dislike bureaucrats.
The Bureaucrats
The Bureaucrats
The Bureaucrats
Who They Are
The Bureaucrats
How They Got There
The Bureaucrats
How They Got There
The Bureaucrats
How They Got There
Bureaucracies as
Implementers
What Implementation Means
Bureaucracies as
Implementers
Why the Best-Laid Plans Sometimes
Flunk the Implementation Test
Program Design
Lack of Clarity
Lack of Resources
Bureaucracies as
Implementers
Why the Best-Laid Plans Sometimes
Flunk the Implementation Test
Lack of Resources (continued)
Administrative Routine
Bureaucracies as
Implementers
Why the Best-Laid Plans Sometimes
Flunk the Implementation Test
Administrators Dispositions
Fragmentation
Bureaucracies as
Implementers
Bureaucracies as
Implementers
A Case Study: The Voting Rights Act
of 1965
Generally considered a success
Had a clear, concise goal
The implementation was clear
Those carrying out the law had obvious
authority and vigor to do so.
Bureaucracies as Regulators
Regulation in the Economy and in
Everyday Life
Bureaucracies as Regulators
Regulation: How It Grew, How It
Works
All regulation contains these elements:
Bureaucracies as Regulators
Regulation: How It Grew, How It
Works
Bureaucracies as Regulators
Toward Deregulation
Understanding
Bureaucracies
Bureaucracy and Democracy
Understanding
Bureaucracies
Bureaucracy and Democracy
Understanding
Bureaucracies
Bureaucracy and Democracy
Iron Triangles and Issue Networks
Understanding
Bureaucracies
Understanding
Bureaucracies
Bureaucracy and the Scope of
Government
Summary
Bureaucrats shape policy as
administrators, implementers, and
regulators.
Bureaucracys primary
responsibility is the implementation
of public policy.
Federal bureaucracy has not grown
but has in fact shrunk of late.
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