Critical review examines the role of philosophical foundations in administrative theory, highlighting how foundational assumptions shape governance and modern public sector inquiry.
Key Points
To evaluate the theoretical intersections between philosophical inquiry and public administration as presented in Edoardo Ongaro's work.
Conceptual review and critical appraisal of Edoardo Ongaro’s text on philosophy and public administration.
Thematic analysis of epistemological, ontological, and normative assumptions embedded in public management theories.
Demonstrates that core administrative frameworks and governance models inherently depend on implicit philosophical presuppositions.
Identifies key pathways for integrating normative philosophy and epistemological rigor to enhance public policy formulation and administrative accountability.