This article is an overview of Bureaucracy. After reading through, you will be able to define Bureaucracy according to different scholars. In this summary, you will also learn the features of Bureaucracy, merits, and demerits of Bureaucracy.<\/p>\n
Max Weber<\/strong> a German sociologist define bureaucracy as the administrative system which is organized rationally, impersonally and according to official rules as a means of carrying out imperative control over human beings. He considered an ideal an ideal bureaucracy to that whose activities are rationally thought out and whose divisions of labour were explicitly spelled out.<\/p>\n Weber saw it as means of introducing Order, rationality, and definition of tasks and responsibilities within the structure of management which gave rise to a permanent administration and standardization of work procedures notwithstanding changes in the actual holders of the office.<\/p>\n Victor (2006),<\/strong> defined bureaucracy as a formalized and systemized method of administration which emphasized Impersonal relationship, Hierarchy of command and Control, Rationality, Merit and Objectivity, Communication etc.<\/p>\n Bamisile (2013),<\/strong> see bureaucracy as a structured arrangement that will enhance organizations efficiency thereby embracing organizational goal with higher productivity that makes the organization puts in place motivational factors that will make employees happy and ready to perform activities through well-stated rules.<\/p>\n Olofintola (2002),<\/strong> defined Bureaucracy as agencies responsible for government’s day to day functioning.<\/p>\nFeatures of Bureaucracy<\/h2>\n
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