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Paul du Gay's (2000) In Praise of Bureaucracy makes two important points in defense of bureaucratic forms of organization Which two points are they? A bureaucratic ethos ?

Correct answer: A. is compatible with private sector values and includes impartial and equal treatment for all

  • A. is compatible with private sector values and includes impartial and equal treatment for all
  • B. ensures administrative responsibility for the public interest and includes impartial and equal treatment for all
  • C. ensures that politicians goals can be met even against opposition and ensures administrative responsibility for the public interest
  • D. is compatible with private sector values and ensures that politicians goals can be met even against opposition

Explanation

Du Gay's defence presents bureaucracy as compatible with private-sector organization and values impartial, equal treatment. Administrative responsibility and protection from personal or political favour are central to this bureaucratic ethos.

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