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Chapter 11 The Bureaucracy

The Nature of Bureaucracy a large organization that is structured hierarchically to carry out specific functions private bureaucracies exist within organizations like corporations has a single set of leaders public bureaucracies exist within organizations like governments typically have multiple sets of leaders (Congress, President, etc.) serve citizen instead of stockholders

Models of Bureaucracy Weberian Model – views bureaucracies as rational, hierarchical organizations in which power flows from the top downward and decisions are based on logical reasoning Acquisitions Model – view top-level bureaucrats as constantly seeking to expand budgets and staff so as to maximize their own power Monopolistic Model – compares bureaucracies to monopolistic businesses (inefficient & costly operation)

14-6 INSERT ACETATE B-4 (Selected Independent Executive Agencies) HERE

Staffing the Bureaucracy opolitical appointees ocivil service History of the Federal Civil Service oThe Spoils System oThe Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 othe merit system othe Civil Service Commission oThe Hatch Act of 1939 oThe Civil Service Reform Act of 1978

Modern Attempts at Bureaucratic Reform oSunshine Laws oSunset Laws oContracting Out oIncentives o Helping Whistle Blowers

Congressional Control of the Bureaucracy oAuthorizing funds oAppropriating Funds o Congressional Investigations, hearings and review

Hot Links to Selected Internet Resources: Book’s Companion Site: idtbrief idtbrief2004 Wadsworth’s Companion Site: First Gov: The Federal Web Locator:

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