- 4 Marks
Question
State FOUR main features of bureaucracy as identified by Rosemary Stewart. (4 Marks)
Answer
- Hierarchical structure
- A clearly defined hierarchical structure with a chain of command where each level controls the level below.
- Clear division of labor
- Responsibilities are divided into specific roles with defined tasks for each individual or department.
- A set of formal rules and procedures
- A system of standardized procedures and regulations to ensure consistency and control.
- Impersonality in decision-making
- Decisions are based on rationality and objective criteria, rather than personal relationships or emotions.
- Tags: Bureaucracy, Organisational Structures, Rosemary Stewart
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: The Business Environment
- Series: NOV 2021
- Uploader: Theophilus