Bureaucratic inertia

Bureaucratic inertia is the supposed inevitable tendency of bureaucratic organizations to perpetuate the established procedures and modes, even if they are counterproductive and/or diametrically opposed to established organizational goals.[1] This unchecked growth may continue independently of the organization's success or failure.[2][better source needed] Through bureaucratic inertia, organizations tend to take on a life of their own beyond their formal objectives.

Examples

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Government

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The United States Department of Agriculture has offices in almost all U.S. counties, even though only 14% of counties have valid farms or existing agricultural relevancy.[3][better source needed]

References

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  1. ^ Neville, Sarah (2013-02-06). "NHS inquiry finds failings 'at every level'". FT.com. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  2. ^ "The green deal is just for fatcats, not consumers | John Vidal | Comment is free". The Guardian. 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  3. ^ Leininger, Kevin (2013-02-16). "Doctor says he's winning the war against bureaucracy". News-Sentinel.com. Retrieved 2013-07-03.