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Civil Servants and Policymakers: Neutral or Responsive Competence?

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Competence is a frequently used but complex concept. This article explores various recent uses of the concept, with particular attention to political conditions favoring an emphasis on neutrality or responsiveness. We close with a brief comparative analysis of the quest for responsiveness in administration.

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1983The administrative presidency 1956Emerging Conflicts in the Doctrines of Public Administration 1992Responsiveness and Neutral Competence in American Bureaucracy

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