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Formalism is rooted in the fact that there is too much accountability, and everyone is forced to do it in order to avoid accountability

author:SMART FLOWER CAT JYY

Title: Breaking the Chains of Bureaucracy: An Administrative Revolution That Cannot Be Delayed

Formalism is rooted in the fact that there is too much accountability, and everyone is forced to do it in order to avoid accountability

In a mountain of documents, Mr. Zhang felt an unprecedented sense of frustration. He just wanted to get a simple sanitation permit for his newly opened small restaurant, but he had to shuttle between various government departments, each time with a lot of hope, and each time with a greater sense of disappointment. This heavy bureaucratic shackle not only plagues ordinary people like Mr. Zhang, but also invisibly tightens the throat of the entire social development.

Formalism is rooted in the fact that there is too much accountability, and everyone is forced to do it in order to avoid accountability

The problem does not arise in a single department or individual, but rather in the inefficiency of the administrative system as a whole, the complexity of procedures and the lack of transparency that have led to widespread and deep-seated impacts. Entrepreneurs constantly complain that valuable time and resources are wasted by endless approval processes, ordinary people are exhausted by seemingly never-ending errands, and even the grassroots administrative staff feel helpless – forced to become insignificant but essential cogs in the machine of formalism.

Formalism is rooted in the fact that there is too much accountability, and everyone is forced to do it in order to avoid accountability

However, when we dissect this systemic problem, we find that its roots are often outdated and rigid management ideas and methods. Nowadays, with the rapid development of society and the rapid progress of information technology, if we are still in the era of pen and paper, then progress and innovation will be empty talk.

Formalism is rooted in the fact that there is too much accountability, and everyone is forced to do it in order to avoid accountability

Reform is imperative. First, there is a need to streamline processes, clarify guidelines, and increase transparency and convenience through e-government platforms. Secondly, for the staff, it is necessary to fundamentally change the service concept - to serve the people and the enterprise as the core task, and to evaluate the work performance in this way. Finally, strengthen oversight and accountability mechanisms, and impose severe penalties on those who deliberately erect obstacles and delay time.

We can no longer allow bureaucracy to be a shackle that holds us back. As mentioned in this article, after analyzing the problem in depth and proposing concrete solutions in a clear structure, we hope to arouse the attention of the whole society to this problem. The article concludes with a call for effective measures and an expectation for a bright future: a new era of dynamism and efficiency without red tape.

Let us work together to make solid strides in promoting administrative reform, abandoning backward practices, and unleashing the vitality of society. Only in this way can Mr. Zhang and countless citizens like him, who are eager to serve the citizens with fairness and efficiency, truly enjoy the fruits of reform and opening up.