In Praise of Bureaucracy - Weber - Organization - Ethics (Hardcover)

In this provocative study, Paul du Gay makes a compelling case for the continuing importance of bureaucracy. Taking inspiration from the work of Max Weber, du Gay launches a staunch defence of `the bureaucratic ethos' and highlights its continuing relevance to the achievement of social order and good government in liberal democratic societies. Through a comprehensive engagement with both historical and contemporary critiques of bureaucracy and a careful examination of the policies of organizational change within the public services today, du Gay develops a major reappraisal of the so-called `traditional' ethic of office. In doing so he highlights the ways in which many of the key features of bureaucratic conduct that came into existence a century ago still remain essential to the provision of responsible democratic government.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2000
First published:	2000
Authors:	Paul Du Gay
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-7619-5503-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Institutions & organizations Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management & management techniques > Organizational theory & behaviour Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7619-5503-8
Barcode:	9780761955030

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