All of the Following Are Characteristics of a Bureaucracy Except

question 8

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of a bureaucracy except?

• A)Division of labor is used to increase efficiency
• B)Hierarchy is used to clarify lines of authority
• C)Personnel are selected and promoted based on social skills and relationships
• D)Standard rules and procedures are used to create consistency
• E)Administrative decisions are recorded in writing and maintained over time

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Definitions:

Liberia

A country on the West African coast, established as a colony for freed African American slaves in the 19th century.

National Council

A governing body or assembly that represents a nation, often comprising elected or appointed members who discuss and decide on national issues.

Colored People

An outdated term formerly used to describe people of non-white racial backgrounds, now considered archaic and potentially offensive.

Founded

The act of establishing something, such as an organization, city, or country, typically marked by a formal declaration or ceremony.