Max Weber's Bureaucracy

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What is a key characteristic of Max Weber's ideal bureaucracy?

Specialization and Division of Labor (correct)

Flexible work schedules

Merit-based hiring

Autonomous decision-making

What is a key benefit of a hierarchical authority structure in an ideal bureaucracy?

Greater employee autonomy

Reduced need for training

Faster decision-making

Clear lines of authority and communication (correct)

What is the purpose of rules and regulations in an ideal bureaucracy?

To increase employee morale

To provide job security for employees

To ensure efficient and uniform requirements (correct)

To reduce conflicts of interest

What is a key principle of achievement-based advancement in an ideal bureaucracy?

Merit-based advancements Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of impersonality and personal indifference in an ideal bureaucracy?

Fair and impartial decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a formalized organizational structure?

The roles and positions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of formalization in an organization?

To rationalize the decision-making process Signup and view all the answers

What are the two aspects of formalization, according to Hoy and Sweetland?

Coercive and enabling Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of coercive rules and procedures in bureaucratic organizations?

Negative impact on collaboration, motivation, communication, and organizational trust Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of organizational rules in coercive formalization?

To reinforce employee compliance behavior and punish non-compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of formalization in an organization, according to Hoy and Miskel?

The management of an organization through written rules, regulations, and procedures Signup and view all the answers

According to Kimbrough and Todd, what is a drawback of bureaucratic structures in schools?

They stifle creativity and new ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the extrinsic reward system in bureaucratic organizations?

It stimulates conformity rather than innovation. Signup and view all the answers

Why do bureaucratic organizations struggle with innovation, according to Kimbrough and Todd?

Because prior resource commitments make it difficult to develop innovative solutions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of bureaucratic organizations in managing diverse inputs, according to Kimbrough and Todd?

They cannot accommodate diverse external inputs. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of bureaucratic organizations that can hinder decision review, according to Kimbrough and Todd?

They lack adequate structures or processes for decision review. Signup and view all the answers

How do hierarchical divisions affect communication in bureaucratic organizations, according to Kimbrough and Todd?

They create closed lines of communication. Signup and view all the answers

Max Weber's Bureaucracy

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