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According to Max Weber, what characterizes bureaucratic organizations?
According to Max Weber, what characterizes bureaucratic organizations?
- Informal communication channels and non-standardized procedures
- Hierarchical management systems and extensive division of labor (correct)
- Democratic decision-making processes
- Ad hoc management systems and flexible division of labor
How did Weber describe control within a bureaucracy?
How did Weber describe control within a bureaucracy?
- Achieved through constant supervision and micro-management
- Achieved through personal relationships and informal agreements
- Achieved by impersonal written rules and standardized procedures (correct)
- Achieved through ad hoc decision-making and flexible guidelines
What is the basis of advancement within bureaucratic organizations, according to Weber?
What is the basis of advancement within bureaucratic organizations, according to Weber?
- Flexibility in adhering to rules and procedures
- Ability of an individual to perform well against predetermined standards (correct)
- Personal connections and favoritism
- Length of time served in the organization
How is bureaucratic control typically defined?
How is bureaucratic control typically defined?
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What do bureaucratic control methods primarily rely on?
What do bureaucratic control methods primarily rely on?
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