Means and Ends
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"Means" of action

The methods individuals use to obtain goals and reach desired ends or outcomes.

Ends

The goals, results and desired outcomes of actions

All human action is governed by means/end rationality. In previous times, this was more governed by ethical standards. In modern times, these ethical, religious the means and ends of action became more technical. Thus, the ends involved become subject to technical criteria.

Other Notes in this Category

1. Characteristics of Bureaucracy
2. Consequences of Bureaucracy
3. Factors Leading to Bureaucratisation
4. Formal and Substantive Rationality
5. Means and Ends
6. The Superiority of Bureaucracy over other Forms of Administration
7. Weber's Study of Bureaucracy

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