Summary of Previous Lecture

1. Summary of Previous Lecture

2. 3- Formalism • Bureaucracy formally sticks to forms and formalities • This lead to the loss of their sense of judgment and initiative. • The tone of official correspondence, writing notes on files are predetermined • It is followed in prescribed manner and mechanical way.

3. 4- Unresponsiveness • It is lack of speed and the attitude with which bureaucracy reacts to the changes in the political environment • It always resist change when change threatens their interests. • The precedents and procedures tend to slow down the reaction time of the bureaucracy.

4. 5- Lust for power • It has a lust for power at any cost • It has wrested too much policy determination from the executive and legislature. - It is mainly due to the political nature of administration - The technical character of the government forces the amateur legislators to depend upon expert official - This leads to the self-aggrandizement of the officials.

5. 6- Empire Building • Bureaucracy divides the tasks into many isolated and self dependent units • Interestingly each pursuing its own ends and adopting its own line of thought and actions. • Therefore the tendency of being independent develops.

6. 7- Corruption • In developing countries bureaucracy is illegally prone to illegal extortion of money from the people from doing their work. • For this they take refuge behind their political masters.

7. Plight of Bureaucracy in Pakistan • Corruption • Inefficient • Status-quo-Resistance to change • Rude attitude

8. Improving the condition of bureaucracy in Pakistan 1- Selection on merit • First of all Sound education system needs to be developed • pure merit rather than nepotism and favoritism • If so politician cannot use them and fool them according to their own vested interest.

9. 2- Frequent training programs for updating practical knowledge • At all level rigorous training should be provided to bureaucrats. • High teaching staff needs to be employed • Training should be compulsory part of the career development.

10. 3- Monitoring the performance of bureaucrats • Need to change outdated procedures • Unnecessary documentation cripple them • Different department should work in coordination • Continuity of government policies should be encouraged.

11. 4- Transparent System to avoid Corruption • Transparent systems are required to nip the corruption • Delay in the procedures should be minimized.

12. 5- Attractive Salary Packages - Attractive salary could attract best students • Salary package should be competitive to other opportunities. • This will create efficiency in performance. • Promotion should be based on performance rather than political affiliation.