Which of the Following Is Not a Defining Characteristic of Bureaucracy

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a defining characteristic of bureaucracy as described by Weber?

• A)An extensive division of labour
• B)The pervasive use of texts to organize bureaucratic processes
• C)A hierarchy of authority
• D)A limited amount of written policies and procedures for workers and customers/clients

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Definitions:

Automatic Attitudes

Immediate, reflexive responses that are influenced by underlying preferences and prejudices.

Deliberate Attitudes

Beliefs and feelings that are consciously held and formed through reflection and reasoning.

Dissonance

A mental struggle arising from holding conflicting attitudes and beliefs at the same time.

Hypocritical Behavior

Actions that contradict stated beliefs, values, or principles, typically involving a pretense of having virtues or moral beliefs that one does not actually possess.