Which of the Following Explains Why the Federal Government Bureaucracy

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why the federal government bureaucracy exists? 

• A) Bureaucrats work in different branches of the government irrespective of their area of expertise. 
• B) Congress, over time, has delegated certain tasks to specialists. 
• C) The power to act resides in the person rather than in the position. 
• D) People are hired on the basis of their work experience instead of merit. 
• E) Different operating procedures are followed depending on circumstances.

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Definitions:

Unfavorable Staff Time Variance

A discrepancy where the actual hours worked by employees exceed the planned or standard hours, typically leading to higher costs.

Insufficient Staff Training

A situation where employees lack the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their job effectively.

Overscheduling Staff

The practice of assigning more work hours to employees than necessary, often leading to increased labor costs and worker dissatisfaction.

Theoretical Standard

An ideal cost or benchmark that assumes perfect efficiency and effectiveness in operations, used for comparison and goal setting.