Bureau-Adhocracy

The video tutorial explores the concepts of bureaucracy and adhocracy, highlighting the differences in structure, specialization, and flexibility. It emphasizes the importance of balancing structure with freedom, allowing for decentralized decision-making and shared information. The tutorial also discusses the role of non-specific training aimed at overall effectiveness rather than specialization.

What is a key characteristic of bureaucracy?

• Division of labor and specialization

• Flexibility and freedom

• Minimal standardization

• Decentralized decision-making

How does ad hocracy differ from bureaucracy?

• It has more division of labor

• It offers more flexibility and freedom

• It has more specialization

• It is more formalized

What is the balance between bureaucracy and ad hocracy aimed at achieving?

• Specialized training for all tasks

• A highly formalized system

• A structured environment with some freedom

• Complete freedom without structure

What type of training is emphasized in the balanced structure?

• Training for ad hoc decision-making

• Training for specific tasks

• Non-specific training for overall effectiveness

• Training for bureaucratic processes

What is a feature of the decision-making process in the balanced structure?

• Decentralized decision-making

• Minimal information sharing

• Strict adherence to rules

• Centralized decision-making