Which of the Following Would NOT Be Regarded by Weber

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be regarded by Weber as a major characteristic of bureaucracy?

• A) heavy reliance on written rules and regulations
• B) a clear-cut division of labor
• C) a tendency toward favoritism and nepotism
• D) a clear distinction between public and private spheres
• E) None of these are major characteristics of bureaucracy according to Weber.

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Definitions:

Self-Stimulation

Behaviors that individuals engage in to provide sensory or physical stimulation for themselves, often found in developmental disorders.

ABAB Reversal

A research design often used in the study of behavior which involves an initial baseline period (A), followed by an intervention phase (B), a return to baseline (A), and a repetition of the intervention (B).

Multiple Baseline

A research design that involves observing behavior before and after an intervention across multiple settings or subjects.

Analogue Experiment

A research method where participants are exposed to conditions that simulate or approximate the characteristics of real-life situations in a controlled setting.