Abstract
Upon entering a complex organization for the first time, persons unacquainted with the central values of bureaucratic participation must undergo a process of socialization with respect to these patterns. Until such learning takes place, the organization may find it necessary to forego the bureaucratic mode of organization in favor of a form more compatible with the existing beliefs of the new entrants. These questions are considered here within the context of an Appalachian anti-poverty program employing persons native to the area. Results confirming these expectations suggest the importance of cultural and organizational compatibility. Robert B. Denhardt is assistant professor of government at Louisiana State University in New Orleans.
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