Eficiência jurisdicional e pensamento administrativo: o papel da cultura organizacional na primeira instância

Abstract

This study analyzes the judicial efficiency of the Brazilian Judiciary from the perspective of the Administration of Justice, based on Weber’s bureaucratic approach and Simon’s theory of administrative behavior, with a focus on organizational culture and decision-making at the first-instance level. It is based on the understanding that procedural delays constitute a symptom of managerial and organizational weaknesses, rather than merely a structural problem. The research adopts a theoretical-analytical approach, grounded in New Public Management and Herbert A. Simon’s theory of bounded rationality, complemented by a case study with non-participant observation. It is concluded that the absence of a management-oriented administrative culture compromises the efficiency of judicial services, highlighting the need to incorporate administrative thinking as a means of strengthening judicial efficiency and the Rule of Law.