What is the definition of bureaucracy?

Weber's so-called "bureaucracy" has the following basic characteristics:

1. Rational division of labor;

2. Hierarchical system of authority;

3. Protocol-based operating mechanism;

4. Formal decision-making instruments;

5, Depersonalization of the organization's management;

6. Professional training mechanisms adapted to the needs of the work;

7. Reasonable and legal personnel administration system.

"Bureaucracy" refers to a system that is based on divisional - hierarchical, centralized - unified, command - bureaucracy.

The bureaucracy is an organizational form characterized by division - stratification, centralization - unification, command - obedience, etc. It is also the administrative organization for the implementation of legitimate rule in modern society.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Bureaucracy

1, tightness. Bureaucratic organization through the hierarchical structure of control, according to the standard of specialization, power stratification,

position classification, etc., layer after layer of restraint, interlocking, orderly, strict job responsibility system makes everything unified

in a law system.

2, rationality. As professional and technical knowledge is at the center, any regulations are detailed and specific, with

operable, thus showing the advantages of precision, rapidity, unity, coordination, economy and efficiency.

3. Stability. The establishment of the depersonalized order, so that any step in the management of the origin of the regulations, free from the

governor's will, to ensure the continuity and stability of the system.

4, universality. Bureaucratic organization is applicable to a wide range of government agencies, public **** undertakings, a variety of enterprises and even private

organizations can be adopted.

Disadvantages:

Weber believed that bureaucracy is like a huge iron cage, will be fixed in it, suppressed the enthusiasm of people

and creative spirit, so that people become a kind of accessory, will only be mechanically routine, to become an expert without the spirit of the

No feelings of hedonistic people, the whole society will become lifeless.