Which of the following is a criticism of Weber’s ideal-type analysis of bureaucracies?

A. It largely failed to take into account the informal side of bureaucracy.
B. It largely failed to consider the hierarchical structure of most bureaucracies.
C. It failed to identify division of labor as one of the ideal characteristics of bureaucracies.
D. It failed to recognize the impersonal nature of bureaucracies.


Answer: D. It failed to recognize the impersonal nature of bureaucracies.

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A. Islam B. Hinduism C. Christianity D. Buddhism

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What will be an ideal response?

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