Several Employees at a Local Printing Company Routinely Take 1

question 109

Multiple Choice

Several employees at a local printing company routinely take 1.5-hour lunch breaks rather than the 50 minutes stated in their contract.This is an example of what characteristic of bureaucracy?

• A) rules and regulations
• B) work culture
• C) informal structure
• D) casual nature

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Definitions:

Chain of Command

The hierarchy within an organization that outlines the authority and reporting relationships among employees.

Formal Rules

Explicit, codified regulations or procedures that govern conduct within organizations or communities.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices that define the character and behavior of an organization and its members.

Employees' Perceptions

The way in which workers view or understand aspects of their work environment, culture, leadership, and policies, influencing their job satisfaction and performance.