Which of the Following Is not a Characteristic of a Bureaucracy

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a bureaucracy?

• A) Labour is divided with clear definitions of authority and responsibility that are legitimised as official duties.
• B) Positions are organised in a hierarchy of authority, with each position under the authority of a higher one.
• C) Administrative acts and decisions are recorded in writing. Record-keeping provides organisational memory and continuity over time.
• D) Satisfied workers will be more productive.
• E) Management is separate from the ownership of the organisation.

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