When Viewed in Historical Context, Max Weber's Ideas About Bureaucracy

question 106

Multiple Choice

When viewed in historical context, Max Weber's ideas about bureaucracy show that:

• A) arbitrary decision making supplanted logical rules and procedures in organizations.
• B) personal gain scored over efficiency in organizations.
• C) fairness supplanted favoritism in organizations.
• D) political connections were given preference over merit for promotions in organizations.

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