Identify Some of the Inefficiencies of Bureaucracies

question 72

Short Answer

Identify some of the inefficiencies of bureaucracies.

Identify key components of a formal work plan.

Understand the differences and purposes of various business reports (informational, analytical, proposals).

Distinguish between internal and external reports and their implications.

Recognize the components and significance of a business plan.

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Definitions:

Centrally Planned Economic System

An economic system in which the government or state makes all decisions about what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce, with little or no input from market forces.

Consumers

Individuals or groups who purchase goods and services for personal use and not for manufacture or resale.

Privately Owned Businesses

Companies that are owned by individuals or private groups, not controlled by the government.

Mixed Economies

A system combining elements of both capitalism and socialism, where both private enterprise and government play important roles in the economy.