What Is the Purpose of Specialized Offices Within a Bureaucracy

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of specialized offices within a bureaucracy?

• A)to create rules and regulations
• B)to create impersonality in record keeping
• C)to create a division of labor
• D)to create a vertical hierarchy

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Definitions:

Coordination

The process of organizing people or groups so that they work together efficiently and effectively towards a common goal or task.

Differentiation

In organizational context, it refers to the process of making a product or service distinct from competitors in the eyes of customers through unique features, quality, or brand identity.

Standardization

The process of establishing and applying norms to ensure consistency and uniformity in processes or products.

Vertical Differentiation

The organization of hierarchical levels within an organization or structure, often determining authority, responsibility, and communication flow.