作者: R. A. W. Rhodes
DOI: 10.1111/J.1467-9248.1991.TB01627.X
关键词: Subject (philosophy) 、 Bureaucracy 、 Organizational theory 、 Systems theory in political science 、 Political communication 、 Political science 、 Contemporary history 、 Public administration theory 、 Professional administration 、 Public administration
摘要: This paper explores the contemporary history of that area intellectual inquiry known as Public Administration. It focuses on developments in 1980s and contribution political science. argues subject is diverse characterized by competing theoretical frameworks. evaluates organization theory, state rational choice, public management their associated methods. concludes Administration has reacted defensively to distinctive from science lies multi-theoretic research, methodological pluralism, setting one's own agenda, avoidance trivial organizations defence bureaucracies.