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What is the primary purpose of rules and regulations in bureaucratic organizations?
What is the primary purpose of rules and regulations in bureaucratic organizations?
- To increase employee autonomy and decision-making
- To promote innovation and creativity
- To prioritize technical competence and skills
- To ensure consistency and fairness in the treatment of employees and clients (correct)
In bureaucratic organizations, what is the primary source of decision-making authority?
In bureaucratic organizations, what is the primary source of decision-making authority?
- Departmental meetings
- Top-level management (correct)
- Employee consensus
- Middle management
In professional organizations, what is the primary focus?
In professional organizations, what is the primary focus?
- Prioritizing technical competence, expertise, and skills (correct)
- Maintaining an impersonal relationship with clients
- Following established procedures and guidelines
- Developing personal relationships with clients
What is the result of procedural specification in bureaucratic organizations?
What is the result of procedural specification in bureaucratic organizations?
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In what type of organization is impersonality a key characteristic?
In what type of organization is impersonality a key characteristic?
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