Describe What Is Meant by the Term Bureaucracy

question 8

Essay

Describe what is meant by the term bureaucracy. What are some of the criticisms that researchers have mounted against bureaucratic organizations? In your opinion, what role will bureaucracies have in Canada over the next half-century? Support your argument with material from Chapter 8, as well as earlier chapters if necessary.

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Definitions:

Delegation

A manager’s assignment of a specific task or project to an employee.

Relational

Pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of meaningful relationships between individuals or groups.

Horizontal Communication

The exchange of information between peers within the same level of an organization, facilitating collaboration and team coordination.

Staff

Refers to all the employees of an organization or a specific group within.