Which of the Following Statements About Bureaucracies Is True

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bureaucracies is true?

• A) They are organized in a way that breaks down hierarchies of management so that all members feel a sense of equality with one another.
• B) Their rules are written carefully so as to never impede the purpose of the organization.
• C) People who work in bureaucracies may feel alienation as a result of being treated in terms of roles, rules, and functions rather than as individuals.
• D) Unlike Weber's prediction, few organizations today are structured as bureaucracies.

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Definitions:

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining the rightness or wrongness of a course of action based on ethical principles.

Personal Standards

Personal standards in negotiations represent an individual's expectations or criteria for acceptable outcomes and behavior in the negotiation process.

Organizational Demands

Refers to the expectations, requirements, or needs that an organization places on its employees or departments to achieve its goals.

Temptation To Misrepresent

The urge or inclination to distort or falsify information, often encountered in negotiations where one party may see an advantage in not being entirely truthful.