As an "Ideal Organizational Form," Bureaucracy Is Characterized by All

question 55

Multiple Choice

As an "ideal organizational form," bureaucracy is characterized by all of the following except

• A) a clear-cut division of labour.
• B) positions arranged in a strict hierarchy of authority.
• C) orderliness, fairness, and efficiency.
• D) a system of formal rules and procedures.
• E) promotions based on seniority.

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Definitions:

Emotional Response

A reaction to stimuli that involves feelings, such as happiness, anger, sadness, or fear, which can influence behavior and perceptions.

Cannon-Bard Theory

An idea positing that emotional sensations and bodily responses occur concurrently but are distinct processes.

Bodily Arousal

A physiological reaction to stimuli that involves increased physical activity, such as elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and energy level, often in response to excitement, stress, or fear.

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.