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This chapter provides the theoretical foundation for the empirical analysis that follows, focusing on the theory of representative bureaucracy. It begins with a discussion of bureaucratic accountability and the various means used to control the bureaucracy, including representative bureaucracy. The discussion then critically examines the theory of representative bureaucracy, its assumptions, and predictions. The empirical evidence linking bureaucratic representation to organizational outcomes, including performance, is reviewed. The chapter then introduces the concept of workforce diversity, discusses the distinction between this newer concept and bureaucratic representation, explains how workforce diversity can impact performance, and offers a brief review of the empirical evidence regarding workforce diversity’s effects on performance.
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Wave 5 of the WVS was conducted from 2005 to 2009 and Wave 6 from 2010 to 2014 by the World Values Survey Association (2018). The WVS consists of nationally representative surveys conducted in almost 100 countries.
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Fernandez, S. (2020). The Theory of Representative Bureaucracy. In: Representative Bureaucracy and Performance. Executive Politics and Governance. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32134-5_5
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