What Are the Primary Characteristics of Bureaucracy? Is Bureaucracy an Efficient

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What are the primary characteristics of bureaucracy? Is bureaucracy an efficient form of organization?

Recognize the role of classical and operant conditioning in developing attitudes.

Identify and explain cognitive dissonance and how it influences attitude and behavior change.

Describe the impact of social roles and expectancies on behavior as demonstrated in the Stanford Prison Experiment.

Understand observational learning and its influence on attitude formation.

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Definitions:

Legal Compliance

The process of ensuring that an organization adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and standards in its operations.

Global Competition

The process where companies and organizations compete with others around the world for customers, resources, and market share.

Austro-Hungarian Throne

The imperial and royal throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which was a dual monarchy in Central Europe from 1867 to 1918.

Shandong

A coastal province of China known for its significant historical, cultural, and geographical features, including being the birthplace of Confucius.