Barbour and Wright contend that an unintended consequence of bureaucrats cultivating support from clientele groups might be ______.
a. Agency surrender
b. Agency capture
c. Agency engagement
d. Agency independence
Ans: b. Agency capture
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What will be an ideal response?
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