Analyze the impact and the likely impact of the various attempts to reform the bureaucracy. The Bureaucracy I. Introduction Bureaucracy and Democracy. Background on the Bureaucracy. A. Bureaucracy Defined. A bureaucracy is a large and complex organizational system in which tasks, roles, and responsibilities are structured to achieve a goal.
Bureaucratic efficiency is improved in three ways.
Labor should be divided so that specific jobs are delegated to experts. Clear lines of authority should be established. Standard operating procedures reduce delay and confusion. B. Problems Inherent in the Bureaucratic Form. While specialization, hierarchy, and formal rules usually make the bureaucracy run smoothly, over adherence to these norms may lead to problems.