Which of the Following Statements About Bureaucracy Is False

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bureaucracy is false?

• A) It is uncommon for bureaucracies to meet Weber's criteria for ideal bureaucracies.
• B) Secretaries and other assistants often have more power than their job description or salary indicates.
• C) The informal culture of a bureaucracy typically connects high-ranking employees to those of the lower ranks.
• D) Informal norms within a bureaucracy may increase or decrease worker productivity.

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