symbolic plans that are used to cover failure
and complaints about resource deficiencies.
The significant lack of planned activity in the
operation of NSOs has been institutionally
endorsed because the GSS funds these organizations
without a priori clearly defined performance
targets. The quotations below
show the institutional approval for the absence
of rational plans. They also describe
how the NSOs examined hide behind ambitious
plans, which lack economic realityssible. (Respondents from the
GSS)