Theory and Methods in British Public Administration: The View from Political Science:

作者: R. A. W. Rhodes

DOI: 10.1111/J.1467-9248.1991.TB01627.X

关键词: Subject (philosophy)BureaucracyOrganizational theorySystems theory in political sciencePolitical communicationPolitical scienceContemporary historyPublic administration theoryProfessional administrationPublic 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.

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