Which of the Following Is Organizational Characteristic Generally Associated with Bureaucracies

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is organizational characteristic generally associated with bureaucracies?

• A) unclear division of labor
• B) informal rules
• C) hierarchy
• D) elected offices

---

Definitions:

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A socio-psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel responsible when others are present.

Risky Shift

The phenomenon where groups make riskier decisions than individuals would, due to the diffusion of responsibility and other factors.

Decision Polarization

The phenomenon where a group's decisions become more extreme than the individual members' initial positions, often after a discussion or deliberation process.

Deindividuation

A psychological state in which an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often in group settings.