THE NEW PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION 57
The Old Public Administration and Client Service
Traditional public administration or the Old Public Administration was
largely concerned with either the direct delivery of services or the regulation
of individual and corporate behavior. Those on the “receiving” end
were generally referred to as “clients.” The word “client,” of course, means
“a party for which professional services are rendered” (American Heritage
Dictionary 2000). What is interesting is that the word “client” is derived
from the Latin cliens, which means “dependent” or “follower.” In many
cases, public agencies operating under the Old Public Administration dealt
with their clients in just such a manner. Clients were seen as in need of help,
and those in government made honest efforts to provide the help that was
needed through the administration of public programs. Inevitably those in
the agency came to be seen as being “in control” of those dependent on the
agency. For many clients, the agency’s view appeared to be quite patronizing
and even dismissive. The stereotype of the thoughtless, uncaring bureaucrat
is surely overdone but perhaps contains a modicum of truth.
THE NEW PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION 57
The Old Public Administration and Client Service
Traditional public administration or the Old Public Administration was
largely concerned with either the direct delivery of services or the regulation
of individual and corporate behavior. Those on the “receiving” end
were generally referred to as “clients.” The word “client,” of course, means
“a party for which professional services are rendered” (American Heritage
Dictionary 2000). What is interesting is that the word “client” is derived
from the Latin cliens, which means “dependent” or “follower.” In many
cases, public agencies operating under the Old Public Administration dealt
with their clients in just such a manner. Clients were seen as in need of help,
and those in government made honest efforts to provide the help that was
needed through the administration of public programs. Inevitably those in
the agency came to be seen as being “in control” of those dependent on the
agency. For many clients, the agency’s view appeared to be quite patronizing
and even dismissive. The stereotype of the thoughtless, uncaring bureaucrat
is surely overdone but perhaps contains a modicum of truth.
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