Managerial authority is a fundamental concept within organizational and management
research, often understood as a defining feature of organizations. However, far-reaching …

Populist, illiberal, or outright autocratic movements threaten democracies worldwide,
particularly when such extreme political forces gain control of executive power. For public …

In this paper, we argue for the continuing relevance of formal organization. We do so by
examining contemporary challenges to 'formality'in one particular sphere of organizational …

Organizations are confronted with problems and political risks to which they have to
respond, presenting a need to develop tools and frames of understanding requisite to do so …

The Covid-19 pandemic sparked unprecedented political responses dramatically affecting
societies, markets, and the lives of individuals. Under great uncertainty and turbulent …

The use of algorithms and automation of public services is not new, but in recent years there
has been a step change in processing power and a decrease in the price of these …

The paper explores the challenges and potential solutions for enhancing Brazilian public
administration through the lens of the Neo-Weberian State (NWS) model. It discusses the …

If the government is a problem, what should be done about it? A new era of intervention has
begun following a global pandemic, climate change and strategic rivalry–but will a better …

Democratic backsliding threatens democracies worldwide. This poses a particular challenge
to public officials as backsliders need the civil service to advance their illiberal agendas …

Conclusion Understanding the organization of war and peace often means studying
quagmires. Historians and political scientists have often followed the balance of power and …