Any Unnecessarily Complex Set of Procedures in the Bureaucracy Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

Any unnecessarily complex set of procedures in the bureaucracy is called:

• A) a regulation.
• B) rule making.
• C) a policy position.
• D) red tape.
• E) an unavoidable problem.

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Definitions:

Legitimate Power

Authority that is accepted as a normal part of a social role.

Referent Power

Social influence that occurs because individuals seek to be liked and accepted by valued social groups.

Emotional Appeal

A persuasive technique that targets the emotions rather than logic or reason to influence an audience’s response or behavior.

One-sided

Information or arguments presented from a single perspective without acknowledgment or consideration of alternate viewpoints.