Chapter 13 Power Point

Chapter Learning Outcomes:

13.1 Organization Matters

Define the concept of bureaucracy, explain the role of organizations on the administration of the nation’s laws, examine the reasons for the growth of the bureaucratic state, and assess arguments for and against its continued expansion.

13.2 Bureaus and Bureaucrats

Describe the organization of the executive branch, the role of the civil service, and the bureaucracy’s responsiveness to presidential control.

13.3 Administrative Policymaking: The Formal Processes

Describe the roles of administrative discretion and rule-making authority in the execution of administrative policymaking.

13.4 Administrative Policymaking: Informal Politics

Analyze how incrementalism and bureaucratic culture affect policymaking.

13.5 Problems in Implementing Policy

Identify obstacles to effective policy implementation.

13.6 Reforming the Bureaucracy: More Control or Less?

Compare the strengths and weaknesses of reform efforts aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the bureaucracy’s performance.

Chapter Outline:

I. Organization Matters
A. The Development of the Bureaucratic State
B. Can We Reduce the Size of Government?
II. Bureaus and Bureaucrats
A. The Organization of Government
a. Departments
b. Independent Agencies
c. Government Corporations
B. The Civil Service
C. Presidential Control over the Bureaucracy
III. Administrative Policymaking: The Formal Processes
A. Administrative Discretion
B. Rule Making
IV. Administrative Policymaking: Informal Politics
A. The Science of Muddling Through
B. The Culture of Bureaucracy
V. Problems in Implementing Policy
VI. Reforming the Bureaucracy: More Control or Less?
A. Deregulation
B. Competition and Outsourcing
C. Performance Standards