Bureaucracies Quote by Dean Ornish
“Bureaucracies tend to perpetuate themselves, whether they are multinational corporations or large government institutions such as Medicare, often at the expense of those that they are supposed to serve.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Lecture, Dean Ornish, 2015
He notes that large bureaucracies often prioritize self‑preservation over serving their intended beneficiaries.
In simple terms: Bureaucracies can become self‑serving.
Key Takeaway
Seek accountability and reform.
Themes
bureaucracy
self‑preservation
service
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
activist
When to use this quote
- healthcare reform
- corporate governance
- nonprofit management
Key Concepts
institutional inertia
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can curb bureaucratic self‑interest?
- How can citizens influence large institutions?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched systems is slow and resisted.
