An Ideal Bureaucracy

An Ideal Bureaucracy

In your readings this week, you have reviewed a number of theories of organization and public administration. ; After reflecting on these theories, described how you would adjust, amend, or reform the current bureaucracy to meet the needs of the United States in the 21st century. ; Consider the following questions: is the current American bureaucracy in need of reform, or does it largely meet the needs of society? ; Do you believe that there are deep systemic and fundamental changes required to create an ideal bureaucracy? ; Is an ideal bureaucracy possible given the size of the United States and the many different constituencies within the country? ; How likely, or unlikely, are the prospects of any major changes occurring in the near term or long term?