Quote by Richard M. Nixon

Any change is resisted because bureaucrats have a vested interest in the chaos in which they exist.

Any change is resisted because bureaucrats have a vested int

Summary

This quote suggests that bureaucrats, who are government employees responsible for implementing and enforcing regulations and policies, have a personal stake in maintaining a system that is inefficient or chaotic. They resist any kind of change because it could disrupt their positions and the power dynamics in which they operate. By highlighting their vested interest in the chaos, the quote implies that bureaucrats prioritize self-preservation over progress or improvement, hindering potential positive transformations in bureaucratic systems.

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By Richard M. Nixon

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