RED TAPE

Synonyms

  • Bureaucratic pathology
    • Bureaucratic
  • Bureaucratic Hegemony
    • Citizen Dissatisfaction
  • Delay in Public Services

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.

References

Farazmand A (2010) Bureaucracy and democracy: a theoretical analysis. Public Org Rv 10:245–258
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Shafritz JM (2004) The dictionary of public policy and administration. Westview Press, Boulder
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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

The Audiopedia, What is RED TAPE? What does RED TAPE mean? RED TAPE meaning, definition and explanation,

Idiom

Rules or standards which are claimed to be excessive, rigid or redundant or to bureaucracy hinder or prevent action

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Wegmann, M., & Cunningham, S. (2010 February). Reducing Red Tape. Retrieved December, 2020, from https://www.enterprise-development.org/wp-content/uploads/ReducingRedTape2.pdf

Bozeman, B.(1993, July). A Theory of Government "Red Tape". Retrieved November, 2020, from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228090397_A_Theory_Of_Government_Red_Tape

Sociology (2020). Pros and Cons of Bureaucracy. Retrieved from cliffnotes: https://www.cliffsnotes.com/study-guides/sociology/social-groups-and-organizations/pros-and-cons-of-bureaucracy

Pros and Cons

Often used to describes the slow and conducted process of business administration

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

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

  • slower decision making
  • hindrance to innovation
  • unable to pivot in projects
  • involves too many parties
  • multiple sign-offs providing oversight
  • edit for errors
  • slowing down adds time to assess
  • monitor and filter what get released

Causes of Red Tape

Rules and regulations that are designed to but do not achieve a certain policy goal

Inefficiencies procedures and systems that are related to administrative management

Inefficiencies in the communication and information exchange in the organizatin

Implications

Abuse of Power
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High-level bureaucrats can misuse the power of their positions to further their personal interests

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Official processes that involve submitting numerous forms or documents with many specific requirements may take a longer time

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Bureaucrats with decision-making power could solicit and accept bribes in return for their assistance

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The process undertaken may slow down the bureaucracy's ability to provide a service to the public

Solution

Issue's

Renewing or submitting license at any government sector

the process take a long time up to 3-6 months for the approval only

calling an operator and causes a lot of process to call a person to another person

Need to fill up a lot of forms when it comes to any counter at government sector which take a long process

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.

Prepared by

NUR IZZATUL HUSNA SAID 2020448968

ZAIMAH ATIKAH ZAINUDDIN 2020896872

NURIZHA IRDINA MOHD NIZAM 2020819426

NUR ATIQAH NORAZMAN 2020897502

NURULJANNAH ALIAH ABU BAKAR 2020470104

Lecturer Name

MDM. ZURINA BINTI MD NEN