CONCEPTIONS ABOUT BUREAUCRACY: THE DICOTOMY OF WEBER'S THEORY AND LIPSKY

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12662/2359-618xregea.v12i3.p175-183.2023

Keywords:

bureaucracy, Max Weber, Michael Lipsky, dichotomy

Abstract

This essay aims to discuss the theoretical differences between Max Weber's and Michael Lipsky's conceptions of bureaucracy. The argumentative construction consisted of presenting the two theories, initially highlighting the conception of both authors, who, in different ways, contributed to the creation of bureaucratic theory and have strong influences on studies in the area. Thus, after elucidating important research concepts, contextualizing and aligning the object of study, and discussing the theories, it was concluded that there are several dichotomies between them. The main result is the identification of the dichotomies presented in categories, namely: scope of the study area, metaphors, type of system, behavior of bureaucrats, hierarchy, discretion, norms, and analysis. The construction of the categories was carried out based on the reading of the bureaucratic theories of the two authors and the identification of the dichotomous structure. The study seeks to contribute to the production of knowledge in the field of Applied Social Sciences, presenting the contradictions of two theories of great relevance in studies on bureaucracy.

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Natália Mariana Tavares de Oliveira, Universidade Federal do Amazonas

 

Mestra em Administração pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV)

Keila Cardoso Pinheiro, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas

Mestra em Administração pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV)

Published

2023-09-11

How to Cite

OLIVEIRA, Natália Mariana Tavares de; PINHEIRO, Keila Cardoso. CONCEPTIONS ABOUT BUREAUCRACY: THE DICOTOMY OF WEBER’S THEORY AND LIPSKY. Journal Of Management Analysis, Fortaleza, v. 12, n. 3, p. 175–183, 2023. DOI: 10.12662/2359-618xregea.v12i3.p175-183.2023. Disponível em: https://periodicos.unichristus.edu.br/gestao/article/view/4608. Acesso em: 22 jul. 2024.

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ESSAY