In a bureaucracy, organisational activities are primarily coordinated through:
Correct answer: D. Formal rules, procedures and hierarchy
- A. Personal preferences of senior managers
- B. Continuous changes in job responsibilities
- C. Informal friendships between departments
- D. Formal rules, procedures and hierarchy
Explanation
Bureaucratic organisations coordinate work through formal rules, defined roles, procedures and a clear hierarchy. Personal preferences and constantly changing responsibilities are not defining features of bureaucracy.
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