TY - JOUR AB - Compares and contrasts the writings of Max Weber and the US literature on public administration on the question of the appropriate role of the administrator in the political process. Examines the relevance of Weber’s analysis to the US experience. Concludes that Weber provides pertinent cautionary advice concerning the endorsement of an activist role for the administrator in political and policy processes. VL - 2 IS - 1 SN - 1355-252X DO - 10.1108/13552529610105654 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/13552529610105654 AU - Fry Brian R. AU - Nigro Lloyd G. PY - 1996 Y1 - 1996/01/01 TI - Max Weber and US public administration: the administrator as neutral servant T2 - Journal of Management History PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 37 EP - 46 Y2 - 2024/04/27 ER -