Paul du Gay
Description
In this provocative study, Paul du Gay makes a compelling case for the continuing importance of bureaucracy. Taking inspiration from the work of Max W
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eber, du Gay launches a staunch defence of `the bureaucratic ethos′ and highlights its continuing relevance to the achievement of social order and good government in liberal democratic societies. Through a comprehensive engagement with both historical and contemporary critiques of bureaucracy and a careful examination of the policies of organizational change within the public services today, du Gay develops a major reappraisal of the so-called `traditional′ ethic of office. In doing so he highlights the ways in which many of the key features of bureaucratic conduct that came into existence a century ago still remain essential to the provision of responsible democratic government.
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Genres
Business & Economics
Tags
Business & Economics
Management
Organizational Behavior
Reading Moods
Humorous & Light
Philosophical & Existential
Contributors
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Publishing Info
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Ltd. (UK)
Month-Year
Jun, 2000
ISBN
ISBN-13: 9781446230138
ISBN-10: 1446230139
Language
English
No. of Pages
176
Format
E-book
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