This paper, based on the grounded theory analytical framework, explores the key elements and practical logic of the integration between bureaucratic formalism and participatory decision-making, aiming to provide theoretical and practical guidance for the modernization of government governance. The study points out that the effective integration of the two requires the construction of an integrated system centered around "modernization of participatory governance - institutional and cultural innovation-comprehensive performance enhancement." Through the development of digital platforms and diversified participation channels, the openness and interactivity of the decision-making process have been enhanced, realizing the modern transformation of participatory governance. Institutional and cultural innovations focus on establishing transparent decision-making processes, encouraging innovative thinking and service-oriented organizational culture, and strengthening civil servants' professional ethics and capability cultivation to eliminate the institutional and cultural roots of bureaucratic formalism. Strategies for comprehensive performance enhancement emphasize interdepartmental collaboration, performance evaluation, and policy iteration optimization, ensuring the efficient execution and continuous improvement of decisions. Through a deep analysis using grounded theory, the internal logic and practical pathways for integrating bureaucratic formalism with participatory decision-making are revealed, emphasizing the interaction between technological innovation, institutional renewal, cultural transformation, and performance enhancement. This provides a useful theoretical perspective and practical reference for promoting government governance towards more democratization, transparency, and efficiency.

Li Xiao. The key elements and practical logic of the integration of bureaucratism and participatory decision-making: based on grounded theory analysis. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 8: 64-71. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2024.060812.

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