What has caused governments to worry about the future of the bureaucracy?
A. "Bureaucracy bashing" has convinced many young people that a career in public service is undesirable, and so fewer people will seek it as a career.
B. Many colleges and universities have eliminated public administration as a major, limiting the number of people who can acquire this degree, which is necessary for public service.
C. Many states are planning on removing special benefits such as tax breaks that public employees currently receive, so it is feared there will be a mass retirement of current employees.
D. Private companies are increasingly assuming the functions of government typically handled by the bureaucracy, causing the state to lose influence.
Answer: A
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