Green Tape
A Theory of Effective Organizational Rules
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6295693 |
|---|---|
| Authors | L Dehart-Davis, Leisha Dehart‐davi (0000-0001-9406-3851, University of Kansas, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 361-384 |
| Publication date | 2008-02-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1053-1858 • E-ISSN: 1477-9803 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/jopart/mun004 |
| OpenAlex | W2028583527 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 66 |
| References cited | 64 |
Public management scholars over the past decade have shed significant light on ineffective rules or “red tape.” This article takes a different approach by conceptualizing a theory of green tape or effective rules. The theory argues that the probability of rule effectiveness depends on the combined presence of (1) written requirements, (2) with valid means-ends relationships, which (3) employ optimal control, (4) are consistently applied, and that have (5) purposes understood by stakeholders. A study of city employees provides the data for theory development and testing. The resulting theory emphasizes technical proficiency and stakeholder cooperation in effective rule design and implementation
Business · Control (management · Economics · Industrial organization · Management · Management science · Organizational theory · Stakeholder · Stakeholder Theory · Theory of the firm · Accounting and Organizational Management · Computer Science · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Public Policy and Administration Research · Artificial Intelligence
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| Unique citing works | 66 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3,88 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2026 (18) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 64 |