Bureaucracy and Administrative Management

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What is the ideal form of organization according to Max Weber?

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Includes formal hierarchy, division of labor, and a clear set of operating procedures.

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What are the characteristics of a bureaucratic organization?

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Specialization of labor, well-defined authority hierarchy, formal rules and procedures, impersonality, employment decisions based on merit, emphasis on written records.

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What is the purpose of division of labor in an organization?

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Each job is a specialized position with its own set of responsibilities and duties.

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What is a potential difficulty in a bureaucratic organization?

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Coordination of various tasks handled by various employees.

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What is meant by 'Delegation of Authority'?

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Supervisors assign particular tasks to separate employees and hold them responsible for completing these tasks.

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What are the five functions of managers according to Henri Fayol?

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Planning, Organizing, Commanding, Coordinating, and Controlling.

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What does the term 'Span of Control' refer to in an organization?

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The number of subordinates who report to a given supervisor.

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What is the main focus of Administrative Management by Henri Fayol?

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To improve organizational productivity by focusing on methods that managers can use to synchronize internal processes.

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How does bureaucracy aim to increase productivity?

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By reducing inefficiencies in organizational operations.

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What is the role of managerial practices in organizations according to Fayol?

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They are the key to driving efficiency in organizations.