Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of the Bureaucracy

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of the bureaucracy?

• A) The group of employees who are responsible for implementing government policy.
• B) The part of the federal government responsible for making government policy.
• C) The group of civil servants who are permanent government employees.
• D) The political appointees who help the president administer the day-to-day operation of government.
• E) The part of the federal government responsible for interpreting government policy.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Budget

A financial plan detailing the cost associated with direct labor required for a specific period, often used in manufacturing settings.

Manufacturer

A company or individual that makes goods for sale using raw materials and components.

Merchandiser

A business or person engaged in the sale of goods, typically those purchased from manufacturers and sold to consumers.

Master Budget

A comprehensive financial planning document that includes all of the lower-level budgets within an organization, projecting its overall financial activities.