1. Chapter 11 The Bureaucracy

2. 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

4. 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)

7. 14-6 INSERT ACETATE B-4 (Selected Independent Executive Agencies) HERE

11. 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

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

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

14. Hot Links to Selected Internet Resources: Book’s Companion Site: http://politicalscience.wadsworth.com/schm idtbrief2004 http://politicalscience.wadsworth.com/schm idtbrief2004 Wadsworth’s Companion Site: http://politicalscience.wadsworth.com http://politicalscience.wadsworth.com First Gov: http://www.firstgov.govhttp://www.firstgov.gov The Federal Web Locator: http://www.infoctr.edu/fwl http://www.infoctr.edu/fwl