What is Bureaucracy?

Answer 1

Answer 11.government by many bureaus, administrators, and petty officials.

2.the body of officials and administrators, esp. of a government or government department. 3. excessive multiplication of, and concentration of power in, administrative bureaus or administrators. 4. administration characterized by excessive red tape and routine.

Answer 2A system of administration distinguished by its:

(1) clear hierarchy of authority,

(2) rigid division of labor,

(3) written and inflexible rules, regulations, and procedures, and

(4) impersonal relationships. Once instituted, bureaucracies are difficult to dislodge or change. Bureaucracy refers to the system of government whereby the most important decisions are made by the appointed state officials other than the elected leaders.

Answer 2

The word "bureaucracy" is used to generally describe an administrative or policy-making group. This can be loosely used to describe government officials, corporate leaders, or even school principals.