Which of the following statements about bureaucracy is false?
A. It is uncommon for bureaucracies to meet Weber’s criteria for ideal bureaucracies.
B. Secretaries and other assistants often have more power than their job description or salary indicates.
C. The informal culture of a bureaucracy typically connects high-ranking employees to those of the lower ranks.
D. Informal norms within a bureaucracy may increase or decrease worker productivity.
Answer: C
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In their research on groups, sociologists have found that
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What will be an ideal response?