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> In Government, headcount is a (political, organization, etc.) benefit. I don't understand this claim. You state it like it's well-known fact. In what (eviden
by robotresearcher 15y ago
> In Government, headcount is a (political, organization, etc.) benefit.
I don't understand this claim. You state it like it's well-known fact. In what (evidenced) ways is headcount advantageous in government and not in business? Using headcount as a proxy for importance/value when rewarding middle managers is common in many organizations.
- geori 15y agoIn government your budget is based on last years budget. If you don't spend it all then you get cut next year because, presumably, you don't need that much money. Agencies spend a ton of money at the end of the year just to spend the money so that they won't get cut next year. This is also one reason why they have little reason to fire people and lots of reasons to beef up the size of the workforce. Yes, there is always the risk that you will get cut, even though you spend all of your money. But that's a safer bet for an agency president than voluntarily cutting your budget by not spending every penny.
- ori_b 15y ago> In government your budget is based on last years budget. And it's the same in private industry.