ABSTRACT
The directions of changes and reforms of the public administration have been discussed by scientists and practitioners since mid-1980s. Attention is paid especially to aspects related to exercising authority, control systems, and efficient functioning of the administration. Implementation of a traditional model of administration resulted in increased public expenditure, larger pressure exerted by citizens on solving social problems more efficiently, frustration, and a more critical approach to public authorities (Szumowski 2014, p. 92). The reasons for the origination of the New Public Management concept include mainly the inefficiency of Weber’s model. The main allegation made against that theory is the strict hierarchic structure, formal requirements for applicants for officials, failure to take into account their practical skills, and many functional gaps. The new managerial approach to public administration appeared first in Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand in 1980s and, in early 1990s, in the United States (Supernat 2003).
