Administration Quote by Arthur Capper
“Any plan of administration which contemplates a concentrating of responsibility is open to the dangers which follow the creation of a bureaucracy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Administration Lecture, 1930s
Centralizing power creates bureaucratic risk and loss of accountability.
In simple terms: Too much control leads to bureaucracy.
Key Takeaway
Avoid over‑centralizing authority.
Themes
authority
bureaucracy
risk
accountability
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- government reform
- corporate governance
- non‑profit management
Key Concepts
centralization
organizational theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance control with flexibility?
- What safeguards prevent bureaucratic drift?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems may need some hierarchy for efficiency.
