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Resistance to change, innovation, or modernization, often resulting in a "tendency toward rigidity".

Over-reliance on a top-down hierarchy, leading to a "closed caste" of managers who prioritize their own perks over the organization's goals.

Placing strict adherence to rules and paperwork above efficiency, effectiveness, or common sense. bureaucratism

Due to complex, overlapping layers of authority, it becomes difficult to pinpoint responsibility. Common Manifestations

Excessive regulation and formality required before action can be taken. Due to complex, overlapping layers of authority, it

An obsession with creating documentation, reports, and meetings, which serves as a substitute for actual work.

A callous attitude toward individuals, treating people as files rather than humans, and isolating officials from the citizens they serve. A callous attitude toward individuals, treating people as

The misuse of power by officials for personal gain. Historical and Theoretical Context