Question

    Creating a hierarchy of command based on a rational-legal authority structure refers to which management theory?

    A Administrative management Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Human relations management Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Operations management Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Bureaucracy management Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Social system management theory Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Bureaucratic theory of management, given by Max Weber has two essential elements; firstly, structuring an organisation into a hierarchy and secondly, the members of the organisation are governed by clearly defined rational-legal decision making rules.

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