1) Which of the following best describes bureaucracy? a) A large organization b) Individuals in organizations who direct the activities of others c) An organization structured hierarchically, that carries out specific functions 2) Who had a major impact on the field of management and the sociology of organizations? a) Thomas Jefferson b) Max Weber c) John Locke 3) Why might it be hard to take action in a bureaucracy? a) They let their bosses make the decision b) Too many hoops to jump through c) Too many people have input 4) Complex bureaucratic rules and procedures must be followed to get something done is called? a) Issue network b) Red tape c) Extensive rules 5) Which of the following is the most important consideration in evaluating the power of a bureaucracy? a) The number of employees in it b) The importance of its functions c) The amount of discretionary authority that its officials have 6) What is the main disadvantage of bureaucracy? a) Impersonality b) Rules & regulations c) Division of labor d) Accountability 7) According to Max Weber, which is not the basic characteristic of bureaucracy? a) Command Structure b) Regulations c) Authority d) Change

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