At the Corporation Where Claudio Works, Daily Directives Are Issued

question 87

Multiple Choice

At the corporation where Claudio works, daily directives are issued by the CEO and CFO. Departmental managers, who know what is really happening in the daily operation, are not consulted. What criticism against bureaucracies is relevant in this case?

• A) bureaucratic ritualism
• B) bureaucratic inertia
• C) oligarchy
• D) dehumanization

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Definitions:

Accountant-Client Privilege

The right of an accountant to not reveal any information given in confidence by a client. The privilege is not granted by every state or by the federal government.

Demanding Payment

The act of formally or informally requesting the settlement of a sum of money owed from a debtor.

Accounting Services

Professional services involving the recording, reporting, and analysis of financial transactions of a business or individual.

Engagement Letter

A written agreement to perform services in exchange for compensation, often used in professional settings like law, accounting, or consulting to outline the scope of work to be performed.