Abstract
Drawing upon representative bureaucracy theory, this study investigates the relationship between passive and symbolic representation by examining the extent to which a more passively representative public organization would be attractive as an employer. The study involved a randomized survey experiment of members of the public in the US and UK. Overall, and contrary to the theory of representative bureaucracy, results show that women found a male-dominated police department more attractive. The explanation for the results of the study may lie in bureaucratic reputation as a boundary condition of symbolic representation.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Public Administration Review |
Early online date | 8 Jun 2023 |
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Publication status | Early online - 8 Jun 2023 |
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Johnston, K. (Creator), Alberti, F. (Creator) & Kravariti, F. (Creator), University of Portsmouth, 20 Jul 2023
DOI: 10.17029/b5e05505-5008-4fc1-a24c-0d9edfe3e7f4
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