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... fixed operating procedure but, in consequence, the achievement of results may become less important than maintaining the process and rules. Robert Marton argued (1968 pg. 280) that rigid adherence to rules could have anticipated consequences; including a reduction of efficiency. The rules themselves become what organizational effort is directed at achieving, instead of fulfilling the organizations purpose.
WEBERIAN MODEL OF BUREAUCRACY IN MODERN DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION .
The essay tries to study critically the weberian model and trh emodern day democratic adminsatrqation. The validity of the model is closely examined.
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WEBERIAN MODEL OF BUREAUCRACY IN MODERN DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION . Weber’ theory of bureaucracy falls under the traditional model of public administration as such it lacks validity in the modern democratic administration although some critiques argue that it still is valid even in the current century. A bureaucratic organization is typified by formal processes, standardization, hierarchic procedures, and written communication. When operated sensibly, bureaucracy is efficient because it benefits from economies of scales and avoids duplication of effort whilst maintaining standards of quality. (Balle,1999). Weber believed ...... fixed operating procedure but, in consequence, the achievement of results may become less important than maintaining the process and rules. Robert Marton argued (1968 pg. 280) that rigid adherence to rules could have anticipated consequences; including a reduction of efficiency. The rules themselves become what organizational effort is directed at achieving, instead of fulfilling the organizations purpose.
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