How Long to Read Knowledge and Power in Public Bureaucracies

How Long Does it Take to Read Knowledge and Power in Public Bureaucracies?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read Knowledge and Power in Public Bureaucracies by David G. Carnevale

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Description

Ever since Max Weber and Frederick Taylor, public organizations have been told that effective practice lies in maximizing rationality through science. Yet science-based management reforms have had only marginal impact on performance. People in entry-level positions possess knowledge from direct experience of the work, management knowledge is often science-based and distanced from the work, and appointed top executives struggle to join bureaucratic rationality with political exigencies. Knowledge and Power in Public Bureaucracies: From Pyramid to Circle offers fresh thinking about public organizations, arguing that conflicting forms of knowledge may be found within the bureaucratic pyramid. Answering the question of why management reforms over the past century have failed on their own terms, this book examines the existence of conflicting forms of knowledge within public bureaucracies, how these contradictory perspectives interact (or fail to interact), and the ways in which these systems preserve managerial efforts to control workers. Authors Carnevale and Stivers argue that bureaucratic rationality is not the “one best way,” as Taylor promised, and indeed, there is no one best way or model that can be deployed in all situations. The bureaucratic pyramid can, however, be made more effective by paying attention to circular processes that are widespread within the hierarchy, the authors argue, describing such circular processes as “facework.” This book will serve as an ideal supplement to introductory public administration and organizational theory courses, as well as courses for mid-career professionals, helping to frame their work experiences.

How long is Knowledge and Power in Public Bureaucracies?

Knowledge and Power in Public Bureaucracies by David G. Carnevale is 352 pages long, and a total of 88,704 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Knowledge and Power in Public Bureaucracies Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read Knowledge and Power in Public Bureaucracies aloud.

What Reading Level is Knowledge and Power in Public Bureaucracies?

Knowledge and Power in Public Bureaucracies is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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