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RED TAPE
Implications
Abuse of Power
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Costing taxpayers money time
Official processes that involve submitting numerous forms or documents with many specific requirements may take a longer time
Major cause of corruption
Bureaucrats with decision-making power could solicit and accept bribes in return for their assistance
Affects the bureaucratic services
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Pros and Cons
Bad Red Tape is when there is too much beaucractic process that bogs down. Can lead to missed opportunities, a loss of team interest and overall frustration
- slower decision making
- hindrance to innovation
- unable to pivot in projects
- involves too many parties
Good Red Tape offers checks and balances, as well as a second set of eyes to make sure everything has been done properly. Can lead to better working product and services, compliance and reduced risks
- multiple sign-offs providing oversight
- edit for errors
- slowing down adds time to assess
- monitor and filter what get released
Solution
Reintroduce the system
The government will reintroduce the old system that encompasses manual procedures, desk file and task flow charts for civil servants to address bureaucratic red tape
Budget for emergencies
Plan and budget for ongoing updates to systems, procedures and documentation. Unexpected emergencies are given and unanticipated expenses are common in business. Be prepared for this by having budget dollars available to purchase the necessary supplies and equipment that are needed to run the day to day operation. This involves going through an annual budgeting process that includes planned equipment replacement.
Synonyms
- Bureaucratic pathology
- Bureaucratic Hegemony
- Delay in Public Services
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References
Farazmand A (2010) Bureaucracy and democracy: a theoretical analysis. Public Org Rv 10:245–258
CrossRefGoogle Scholar
Shafritz JM (2004) The dictionary of public policy and administration. Westview Press, Boulder
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Definition
Bureaucratic red tape is a term that refers to the detrimental aspects of red tape that can relate to causes such as excessive workload and improper use of records.
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Origin
Red Tape was used by the Spanish government of Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor. It was used to distinguish important documents that required immediate discussion at the highest levels of government
Idiom
Rules or standards which are claimed to be excessive, rigid or redundant or to bureaucracy hinder or prevent action
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