According to Max Weber, an ideal organization characterized by division of labor, clear hierarchy, detailed rules, and impersonal relationships is known as a:
AMatrix Organization
BBureaucracy
CAdhocracy
DNetwork Structure
Explanation
• Max Weber’s Bureaucracy is a rational-legal model of organizational structure built upon formal rules, standardized procedures, explicit division of labor, and merit-based selection.
• Weber sought to eliminate nepotism, subjectivity, and favoritism by establishing predictable administrative standards.
• Weber identified three types of authority: Traditional, Charismatic, and Rational-Legal (the foundation of modern bureaucracy).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Management Thought
- Subtopic: Bureaucracy Theory

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