Max Weber Believed the More an Organization Approaches the Ideal

question 22

Multiple Choice

Max Weber believed the more an organization approaches the ideal type of bureaucracy,the more effective it will be in pursuing the objectives for which it was established.However,he also recognized that bureaucracies can create some negatives such as:

• A)numerous unofficial ways of doing things because of the lack of flexibility in completing tasks in a bureaucracy
• B)inefficiency because of the strict adherence to rules and regulations that make it difficult to respond to new issues
• C)organizational tension between male authority figures and female subordinates
• D)increasing employee salary costs
• E)employees having difficulty separating family and work life

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Definitions:

Budget Equation

A mathematical representation that illustrates the balance between a consumer's income and the total cost of their consumption choices at given prices.

Leisure

Leisure refers to the time available to an individual when not engaged in work, when one can relax, engage in recreational activities or hobbies.

Nonlabor Income

Income received from sources other than direct employment or labor, such as investments, retirement pensions, or social security benefits.

Wage Rate

The standard amount of compensation given for the performance of specific services, typically expressed per hour, day, or other periods of work time.