Which of the Following Would Be Characteristic of a Bureaucratic

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be characteristic of a bureaucratic control system?

• A)goals are more likely to be achieved by local managers
• B)detailed policy and procedures manuals are used throughout an organization
• C)meetings between parent and subsidiary managers are scheduled when needed rather than on a specific schedule
• D)budgets play a minor role in the management control system

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