Negative Stereotypes of Government Bureaucracies
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What type of structure does bureaucracy reflect?

  • Chaotic
  • Hierarchical (correct)
  • Anarchic
  • Decentralized
  • According to Max Weber, what is the 'ideal' bureaucracy characterized by?

  • Flexibility
  • Informality
  • Inefficiency
  • Professionalism (correct)
  • What type of individuals work in a bureaucracy?

  • Amateur individuals
  • Professional individuals (correct)
  • Uncoordinated individuals
  • Inexperienced individuals
  • What did Max Weber base his thinking on bureaucracy on?

    <p>Close study of successful organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does bureaucracy aim to achieve complex goals according to the text?

    <p>Through maximum effectiveness and efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the passage?

    <p>To highlight the important role that government bureaucracies play in modern society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a common negative stereotype associated with government bureaucracies?

    <p>Innovative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of state and local governments in the U.S. government system, according to the passage?

    <p>They are responsible for the creation and implementation of the vast majority of public policy in the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the primary reason why most adults in the workforce are employed by some type of private, public, or nonprofit bureaucracy?

    <p>They depend on the services provided by these bureaucracies, such as schools, hospitals, and government agencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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