Counterbureaucracies in Theory and Practice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11104652 |
|---|---|
| Authors | William T Gormley (Georgetown University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1996 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 275-298 |
| Publication date | 1996-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Administration & Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0095-3997 • E-ISSN: 1552-3039 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/009539979602800301 |
| OpenAlex | W2036770108 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 21 |
Counterbureaucracies differfrom 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
Bureaucracy · Business · Discretion · Economics · Law and economics · Political science · Politics · Positive economics · Public relations · Public service · Service (business · Sociology · Labor Movements and Unions · Law · Marketing · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Public Administration · Public Policy and Administration Research
Poor People's Movements
Taming the Bureaucracy
Administrative behavior
Presidential power
Ombudsmen and Others
The Model Ombudsman
The Logic of Collective Action
Policy Analysis for Congress
Presidential Power and Republican Government
The Representation Revolution
Governors and Legislatures
The Model Ombudsman
Power and Administration
The Concept of Organizational Goal
| Citations per year | 0.24 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2001 - 2021 (21) |
| Highly cited | No |