A Computer Program for Studying the Career Patterns of Chinese Leaders.
Expert InsightsPublished 1976
Presents a computer program and raw data uniquely programmed for examination of career patterns of 484 leaders of People's Republic of China (PRC) from 1956 to 1973. Some findings: (1) Demotion is not fatal in PRC system; even purged officials sometimes return to power. However, two consecutive demotions without promotion usually means the end of a political career. (2) Rehabilitation can become an indicator of the state of the political system. (3) Downward mobility from Center to local level is rarer than upward mobility from local level to Center. (4) Mobility within a military region is the predominant pattern; mobility between military regions is limited. (5) Promotion represents appointment to additional positions, and demotion is equivalent to dismissal or purge from the system. This suggests that older, veteran cadres monopolize senior positions, a situation likely to create frustration among subordinates denied opportunity. 145 pp.
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- Year: 1976
- Pages: 145
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.7249/pubs
- Document Number: P-5688
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