During World War II,the War Production Board

question 9

Multiple Choice

During World War II,the War Production Board

• A) was maintained under the auspices of the Department of Labor.
• B) was directed by Roosevelt ally Leon Henderson.
• C) had complete control over military purchases.
• D) favored large over small contractors.
• E) won the support of small business.

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Definitions:

Bureaucracies

Complex organizational structures with fixed rules, a hierarchy of authority, and a full-time administrative staff, designed to coordinate and control the work of many individuals.

Bureaucratic Inertia

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Bureaucratic Ritualism

The phenomenon in which bureaucratic organizations focus more on following strict procedures and rules than on achieving their actual goals, leading to inefficiency.

Rules and Regulations

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