Robert D. Gulick (American Public Administrator)

Robert D. Gulick was an influential American public administrator and political scientist known for his work on effective management in government. He emphasized principles such as clear organization, coordination, and accountability to improve public agencies. Gulick believed that public administration should focus on achieving specific goals efficiently, using concepts like the "POSDCORB" framework—planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting. His ideas helped shape modern public administration practices by promoting systematic management and strategic effectiveness, ensuring government organizations function transparently and effectively to serve the public interest.