According to the Theory of Bureaucratic Behavior

question 58

Multiple Choice

According to the theory of bureaucratic behavior,

• A) the objective of a bureaucracy is to maximize its own welfare, meaning that it seeks additional power and prestige.
• B) the bureaucracy will fight vigorously to preserve its autonomy; thus, it will attempt to avoid conflict with the president and Congress.
• C) the bureaucracy will support legislation that gives it additional regulatory power.
• D) all of the above describe bureaucratic behavior.

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Definitions:

Development

The process of growth or advancement, often through successive stages, in individuals, societies, or institutions.

Preconventional Stage

The first level in Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, where moral reasoning is based on external rewards and punishments.

Moral Reasoning

The process by which individuals make decisions about what is right and wrong, often based on personal ethics, societal norms, and considerations of justice and fairness.

Social Contract

A theory or model that explains how individuals consent, either implicitly or explicitly, to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of the state in exchange for protection of their remaining rights.