How Do Standard Operating Procedures Influence Bureaucratic Decision Making

question 33

Multiple Choice

How do standard operating procedures influence bureaucratic decision making?

• A)They promote uniform application of rules.
• B)They promote administrative discretion.
• C)They promote close coordination with Congress on implementation decisions.
• D)They promote coordination across agencies on implementation decisions.

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