Effects of Structural Change in Legislative Committee Systems on Their Performance in U. S. States
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7329398 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Keith E Hamm (0000-0002-3660-3255), Gary Moncrief |
| Year | 1982 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 383-383 |
| Publication date | 1982-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Legislative Studies Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0362-9805 • E-ISSN: 1939-9162 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.2307/439364 |
| OpenAlex | W1991433753 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 8 |
This paper examines the effects of changes in committee structure on subsequent committee performance. The dimensions of committee structure are derived from organizational theory, while the dimensions of committee performance involve a modification of Rosenthal's work. A prechange-postchange analysis, covering a 12-year period, is conducted in five U.S. state legislative chambers. Findings indicate that the greatest impact on performance is on those activities the committee can control most readily, namely the screening and shaping of legislation, rather than on floor acceptance. The magnitude of performance change is a function of both the initial performance levels and the amount of structural change
Legislature · Political science · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Law · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Public Administration · Public Policy and Administration Research
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Measuring State Legislative Committee Power
The Functions of Committee Change in State Legislatures
Balancing Power
| Unique citing works | 9 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,23 |
| Citation span | 1986 - 2006 (21) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |