Chapter 5 Theory and Practice
Since bureaucratic and political systems tend to resist change, and lean management is counterintuitive for traditional managers, it is useful to begin with an examination of the field of public administration. A successful transition to lean management requires a certain amount of risk taking on the part of administrators.
The Theory of Administrative Conservatorship
One of the important contributions to academic work in the field of public administration is the theory of administrative conservatorship as articulated by Larry D. Terry.1 He asserts, “public bureaucracies are national treasurers because it is through these institutions that the authoritative allocation of resources ...
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