Karteikarten: Understanding Bureaucracy and Organizational Efficiency — 10 Karten

What are the key characteristics of bureaucracy according to Weber's ideal type?

Bureaucracy is characterized by specialization, hierarchy, written regulations, neutrality, full-time professional activity, and technical expertise, forming a formal organizational structure.

Bureaucracy — definition?

Formal organizational system with hierarchy and rules.

What are the three sources of authority identified by Max Weber?

The three sources of authority are traditional authority, charismatic authority, and rational-legal authority, each based on customs, leader qualities, or legal norms respectively.

Six principles — list?

Specialization, hierarchy, written rules, neutrality, full-time activity, technicality.

What is the 'iron cage' concept in relation to bureaucracy, and what does it signify?

The 'iron cage' describes the constraints of rationalized, bureaucratic systems that limit individual freedom and moral choice, often leading to dehumanization and loss of personal agency.

Sources of authority — types?

Traditional, charismatic, rational-legal.

Iron cage — meaning?

Limiting effects of rationalization on freedom.

Efficiency — formula?

Proportional to standardization, specialization, formal procedures.

Legitimacy of authority — bases?

Tradition, charisma, legal norms.

Modern trends — focus?

Transparency, adaptability, reform.