Russell L. Ackoff Quote

A bureaucrat is one who has the power to say no but none to say yes. Bureaucrats can find an infinite number of reasons for rejecting any proposed change, but can find none for accepting it.


Ackoff (2006) A little book of f-laws: 13 common sins of management. p. 12.


A bureaucrat is one who has the power to say no but none to say yes. Bureaucrats can find an infinite number of reasons for rejecting any proposed...

A bureaucrat is one who has the power to say no but none to say yes. Bureaucrats can find an infinite number of reasons for rejecting any proposed...

A bureaucrat is one who has the power to say no but none to say yes. Bureaucrats can find an infinite number of reasons for rejecting any proposed...

A bureaucrat is one who has the power to say no but none to say yes. Bureaucrats can find an infinite number of reasons for rejecting any proposed...