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For example "Seven officials are now doing what one did before. For these seven make so much work for each other that all are fully occupied and actually working harder than ever".

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Having a superfluous number employees in the administration, hindering its efficiency

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Overstaffing and political appointments
One of the most striking features of Palestinian public administration is the
huge number of civil servants especially those occupying higher level posts,

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An overstaffed administration is not just an unwanted cost to the country; it reduces individual productivity, efficiency and motivation.

Reduce the Cost of Government: Make sure the Ministry, and indeed all Ministries, are "fit for purpose" and not weighed down by inefficient systems and unproductive staff.

JSTOR: European Institutions
Can the proliferation of administrative staff be reduced? Can actual or potential duplication of activity be prevented?

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