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    Bureaucracy is defined as a specific form of organization characterized by complexity, division of labor, permanence, professional management, hierarchical coordination and control, strict chain of command, and legal authority. Max Weber identified six key principles of bureaucracy: 1) a formal hierarchical structure, 2) rules-based management, 3) functional specialization, 4) an up-focused or in-focused mission, 5) impersonality, and 6) employment based on technical qualifications. Some limitations of bureaucracy include inflexible rules, lack of importance given to informal groups, and unnecessary delays in decision-making.

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    Bureaucracy is defined as a specific form of organization characterized by complexity, division of labor, permanence, professional management, hierarchical coordination and control, strict chain of command, and legal authority. Max Weber identified six key principles of bureaucracy: 1) a formal hierarchical structure, 2) rules-based management, 3) functional specialization, 4) an up-focused or in-focused mission, 5) impersonality, and 6) employment based on technical qualifications. Some limitations of bureaucracy include inflexible rules, lack of importance given to informal groups, and unnecessary delays in decision-making.

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    Bureaucracy is defined as a specific form of organization characterized by complexity, division of labor, permanence, professional management, hierarchical coordination and control, strict chain of command, and legal authority. Max Weber identified six key principles of bureaucracy: 1) a formal hierarchical structure, 2) rules-based management, 3) functional specialization, 4) an up-focused or in-focused mission, 5) impersonality, and 6) employment based on technical qualifications. Some limitations of bureaucracy include inflexible rules, lack of importance given to informal groups, and unnecessary delays in decision-making.

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    1.

    Define bureaucracy

     Bureaucracy is defined as a specific form of organization


    defined by complexity, division of labor, permanence,
    professional management, hierarchical coordination and
    control, strict chain of command, and legal authority. In its
    ideal form, bureaucracy is impersonal and rational and
    based on rules rather than ties of kinship, friendship, or
    patrimonial or charismatic authority.
    Bureaucratic organization can be found in both public and
    private institutions.

    2. Identify the principles of bureaucracy developed


    by max Weber.
     Max Weber listed six major principles of the
    bureaucratic form as follows:
    i. A formal hierarchical structure – In a bureaucratic
    organization, each level controls the level below it.
    Also, the level above it controls it. A formal hierarchy
    is the basis of central planning and centralized
    decision-making.
    ii. Rules-based Management – The organization uses
    rules to exert control. Therefore, the lower levels
    seamlessly execute the decisions made at higher
    levels.
    iii. Functional Specialty organization – Specialists do the
    work. Also, the organization divides employees into
    units based on the type of work they do or the skills
    they possess.
    iv. Up-focused or In-focused Mission – If the mission of
    the organization is to serve the stockholders, board,
    or any other agency that empowered it, then it is up-
    focused. On the other hand, if the mission is to serve
    the organization itself and those within it (like
    generating profits, etc.), then it is in-focused.
    v. Impersonal – Bureaucratic organizations treat all
    employees equally. They also treat all customers
    equally and do not allow individual differences to
    influence them.
    vi. Employment-based on Technical Qualifications –
    Selection as well as the promotion of employees is
    based on technical qualifications and skills.
    3. Limitations of bureaucracy

     The rules are inflexible and rigid. Further, there is too


    much emphasis on these rules and regulations.
     Informal groups do not receive any importance. In
    current times, informal groups play a huge role in
    most business organizations.
     Typically, bureaucracy involves a lot of paperwork
    which leads to a waste of time, money, and also
    effort.
     The rules and formalities lead to an unnecessary
    delay in the decision-making process.
     While Government organizations can benefit from a
    bureaucratic structure, business organization need
    quick decision-making and flexibility in procedures.
    Therefore, it is not suitable for the latter.
     While the technical qualifications of the employee is
    an important aspect of his promotion, a bureaucratic
    organization does not consider the employee’s
    commitment and dedication.
     There is limited scope for Human Resource
    management.
     Coordinating and communicating is difficult.

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