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Research Article
Vol. 11, Issue 2
REVISITING CLASSICAL BUREAUCRACY AND CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MODELS: A COMPARATIVE THEORETICAL ANALYSIS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPING STATES
The evolution of public administration has been marked by a sustained debate between classical bureaucratic principles and contemporary reform-oriented models. Max Weber's theory of bureaucracy laid the foundation for modern public administration by emphasizing hierarchy, legality, and merit-based recruitment. However, perceived inefficiencies and ...