Passive Style Governance: An Opportunity-cost that Remains Hidden

statemanship can be called the act of linking governance, managing public affairs and daily operational activities in different areas of a country, which is done with the aim of providing, maintaining and promoting the material and spiritual life of the people of that country. The success of the statemanship depends on the approach that rulers, statesmen and managers take to govern and manage. In this article, the focus is on understanding the passive approach to statemanship, its pros and cons, in order to identify the implications for Iranian-style statemanship.