Analysis Of Max Weber's Bureaucracy

The “Bureaucracy” written by Max Weber states the importance of the hierarchical structure and technical training of individuals followed by the obedience of a superior authority. The management would be based on the capacity and productivity of the employees or individuals in order to satisfy the daily operations of the organization. The necessity to include expert training in which the levels of authority and supervision would play an essential role on the management of offices. In his reading Weber mentioned important concepts such as the process efficiency, division of labor, and authority in the management and administration by trained experts.

The reading points its attention to the discussion on the technical point of view in which Weber

In addition, a trained individual must meet the required prerequisites, educational attainment and demands before entering to the employment. According to Weber, “The possession of educational certificates-to be discussed elsewhere-are usually linked with qualification for office” (p. 80). Similarly, Weber argued that individuals must take an oath before entering to office. The oath is them exemplified as a compromise of responsibility, loyalty, efficiency and productivity when in duty. In this way, individual would be allowed to hold a position as a “tenure for life” withholding the principles of bureaucracy.

Questions

Answer the following questions and remember that the readings may have explicitly given you the answer to the questions or simple infer.

How does the reading define organization?

The reading defines bureaucracy as a hierarchical, inflexible and rigid arrangement of organization in which individuals must follow the rules and procedures established in the office. In this way, individuals are entitled to loyalty by following the orders of superiors which eventually will allow them to increase their

The reading advocated for a technical behavior in which individuals must follow the rules in order to achieve productivity. Weber argued, “The official is set for a “career” within the hierarchical order of the public service” (p.83).

What is the role of public administrators in this reading or maybe according to the definition found in the reading?

The role of public administrators is inferred according to the reading lies on the shoulders of top officials which possess a high level of seniority, expertise and knowledge of the systematic procedures, rules and standards placed in the office. Individuals with higher authority have greater power of bureaucracy and therefore greater responsibilities such as coordinating and organizing the work of those with lower ranks.

Where does the power of decision-making rest according to this reading in an organization?

The power of decision-making rests according to the reading in those individuals with a high level of authority or those that hold a superior and top level position in an office. Then the individual who has the top rank or hierarchical position in entitled to handle the running of the office by making critical