The Classical Model Theory of Public Administration

So far, the classic model of administration has been influenced by two main characters, Max Weber and Frederic Taylor. The classic model emphasizes the excellent role of bureaucracy. As Weber stated, "The policy is set at the highest level, a control system that is conducted through a series of workplaces, where each manager and worker reports to their superiors and reports to their superiors" (Weber: Pfiffner 2004 p 1). Frederic Taylor also contributed to the classical model theory, but he said management must strictly control its organization and planning process to achieve good accountability.

The classic view comes from the necessity of improving the industrial revolution of the private sector and the administration of the public sector. Either approach focuses on efficiency theory. Classical works are experienced and thoroughly detailed. From a classic point of view, there are at least two sub themes. Scientific management and bureaucracy theory. Max Weber believes that the ideal bureaucracy includes six specific features: progress based on command level, objectivity, behavioral norms, achievement, specialization of division of labor and efficiency. This ultimate feature of Weber's bureaucracy bureaucracy is very effective and controversial, not all sociologists accept it. It definitely has a positive and negative impact on bureaucracy and has a strong argument on bureaucracy efficiency and inefficiency.

Administrative theory is to discuss the significance and purpose of the government, and the role of bureaucrats to support democratic government, budget, governance, and publicity. In recent years, administrative theory has focused on critical theory and philosophical concepts of politics, governance and power since the modern era. However, many administrative scholars support the classical definition of the terms Constitution, Public Service, Bureaucracy, and Hierarchical Government.

When I first introduced administrative research on the eve of World War II, I was deeply impressed with the confidence that is reflected in the theory and practice of administration. Administrative theory assumes that technical solutions can be used to solve public problems. Once we reach our decision to decide policy goals, we believe that changing these goals to social reality is a technical problem within the expertise of professional management. The social problem related to the Great Depression has been transformed into a new program through enlightened political leadership and technical proficiency of civil servants. Students in the latter half of the 1930s showed enthusiasm for public services, like many associates in the 1970s.