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Abstract

This paper examines the relationship between superiors and subordinates in public administration and its impact on administrative systems. The nature of this relationship reveals the prevailing administrative culture and determines whether subordinates remain passive followers or become active participants in decision-making. The study contrasts centralized administrative systems, where authority is concentrated among senior officials, with decentralized models that grant regional or specialized bodies legal personality and some autonomy. Decentralization is widely regarded by scholars as a necessity of the modern era and a key indicator of administrative development. The author argues that participatory approaches and balanced power distribution contribute to more effective and humane public service management.

DOI

10.66499/2665-7112.1727

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