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According to Max Weber's Bureaucratic Model, a public administration agency operating with a rigid structure, a clear hierarchy of authority, and strict adherence to a system of rules is exhibiting which of the following characteristics?Which of the above statements are characteristic features of the Bureaucratic Model?

  1. Impersonality of interpersonal relationships
  2. Division of labor based on functional specialization
  3. Anxiety due to pressure of conformity to rules and procedure
  4. Focus on individual creativity and innovation

    Aii, iv

    Bii only

    CAll

    Di, ii, iii

    Answer:

    D. i, ii, iii

    Read Explanation:

    • The bureaucratic model is known for its rigidity and adherence to rules, which often stifles individual creativity and innovation, not promotes it.

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