Directivists
Directivists are adherents of directivism, a normative doctrine that treats directives as the primary means of guiding action in politics, administration, and social life. Proponents argue binding directives from legitimate authorities coordinate complex activities more efficiently than persuasion alone, producing clearer expectations, faster decision-making, and greater accountability. The term appears in debates over governance, public administration, and organizational theory, especially where technocratic or rule-based approaches are discussed.
Directivism draws on bureaucratic theory and prescriptive ethics. Directivists hold that the authority to issue, amend,
Core tenets include: directives are binding; legitimacy arises from procedure and performance; outcomes are the main
In practice, directive regimes codify norms into directives and procedures within organizations and public policy, aiming
Critics warn that directivism can lead to coercion and limits on civil liberties, risking erosion of democratic