The Role Demands and Dilemmas of Minority Public Administrators: The Herbert Thesis Revisited.

Murray, Sylvester; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ488955

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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The Role Demands and Dilemmas of Minority Public Administrators: The Herbert Thesis Revisited.

Murray, Sylvester; And Others

Public Administration Review, v54 n5 p409-17 Sep-Oct 1994

A survey of 525 members of the Conference of Minority Public Administrators (MPAs) received 160 responses. In contrast to Herbert's 1974 essay depicting MPAs at the mercy of forces beyond their control, survey responses showed them making impressive gains in upper-level federal management positions and taking a proactive role in dealing with forces and demands. (SK)

Descriptors: Administrator Role, Federal Government, Minority Groups, Public Administration, Public Agencies, Role Conflict

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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