Definition
Administrative politics addresses the role of public administrators in a democratic society. This role is embedded in an institutional context in which administrators, elected leaders, and the public advocate for particular goals, principles, or decision-making processes in government.
Introduction: The Societal Context
The term “administrative politics” may seem an awkward combination of words, if one assumes that public-sector administration should be shielded somewhat from things political. The realities of practice and a considerable body of research have shown, however, that the politics-administration relationship is a matter of emphasis rather than clear separation, a continuum rather than a dichotomy.
For the purposes of this chapter, politics can be defined as activities in which people advocate for particular goals, principles, or...
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Box, R.C. (2018). Administrative Politics: Context, Roles, and Process. In: Farazmand, A. (eds) Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31816-5_1425-1
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