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What term describes the phenomenon where an organization loses sight of its original purpose due to an excessive focus on survival?

anomie

goal displacement

hysteria

immanence

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Which sociologist is primarily credited with developing the formal theoretical model of bureaucracy?

Emile Durkheim

Auguste Comte

Herbert Spencer

Max Weber

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Which term describes the mechanical and unimaginative application of rules and regulations within an organization?

trained incapacity

the peter principle

the iron law of oligarchy

Parkinson’s law

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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven characteristics of Weber’s ideal type of bureaucracy?

written record of decisions rules procedures and activities

pyramidal hierarchy of authority

clear-cut division of labor

qualifications based on whom you know”

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What phenomenon did Vincent de Gournay describe using the term 'bureau mania'?

the developing power of officials

the compulsion to work in offices

politicians abuse of power and influence

the chaos of informal organizations

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How is the concept of 'oligarchy' often characterized in political sociology?

Elusive

Slippery

Momentary

Fleeting

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According to Paul du Gay (2000) in 'In Praise of Bureaucracy', what are the two primary arguments presented in defense of bureaucratic organizational forms?

is compatible with private sector values and ensures that politicians goals can be met even against opposition

ensures administrative responsibility for the public interest and includes impartial and equal treatment for all

is compatible with private sector values and includes impartial and equal treatment for all

ensures that politicians goals can be met even against opposition and ensures administrative responsibility for the public interest

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Which organizational concept is most significantly associated with the theoretical work of Michel Foucault regarding power and discipline?

meritocracy

surveillance

transnational organization

bureaucracy

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What are the two primary arguments presented by Paul du Gay in defense of bureaucratic organizations?

is compatible with private sector values and includes impartial and equal treatment for all

is compatible with private sector values and ensures that politicians goals can be met even against opposition

ensures administrative responsibility for the public interest and includes impartial and equal treatment for all

ensures that politicians goals can be met even against opposition and ensures administrative responsibility for the public interest

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Max Weber’s 'ideal type' of bureaucracy?

Nepotistic hiring practices

Written records of decisions and activities

Clear division of labor

Pyramidal hierarchy of authority

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Bureaucracy MCQs for Competitive Exams

Bureaucracy MCQs for Competitive Exams

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