I'd go as far to say that this isnt only a problem in governmental institutions but also in many private companies. Since employment is the key growth factor/n

I'd go as far to say that this isnt only a problem in governmental institutions but also in many private companies. Since employment is the key growth factor/number that is regarded (you need money to live), it is vitally important to make sure companies will hire as many people as possible, thus giving benefits going into that direction. So even if you sit on your butt browsing HN, imgur, what not all day long (which many do), you'll get paid at the end of the month, and that's "all that matters". Seems to be rather inefficient use of time, use of life.