TECHNIQUE OF MALADMINISTRATION
In: Political studies, Volume 23, Issue 2-3, p. 305-310
ISSN: 0032-3217
MALADMINISTRATION IS PARTLY AN ACQUIRED TECHNIQUE AND PARTLY A MATTER OF INSTINCT. THE REPORTS OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER PROVIDE A USEFUL BODY OF CASE STUDIES FOR THE YOUNG PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO IS KEEN TO SECURE A GRASP OF THE FINER POINTS OF MALPRACTICE. NO GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT HAS YET BEEN FOUND CAPABLE OF MALADMINISTRATION IN ITS PURE FORM BUT CLOSE APPROXIMATIONS ABOUND.