Bureaucracy is primarily responsible for:
A) Making laws
B) Enforcing policies and regulations
C) Conducting elections
D) Leading political parties
Which of the following is a key characteristic of bureaucracy?
A) Informal structure
B) Hierarchical organization
C) Arbitrary decision-making
D) Lack of specialization
Who is considered the founder of the modern theory of bureaucracy?
A) Karl Marx
B) Max Weber
C) Adam Smith
D) John Locke
A bureaucracy operates based on:
A) Personal relationships
B) Fixed rules and procedures
C) Political influences
D) Arbitrary decisions
Which of the following is NOT a function of bureaucracy?
A) Implementing government policies
B) Conducting judicial reviews
C) Providing public services
D) Collecting taxes
Which of the following best describes bureaucratic officials?
A) Elected representatives
B) Appointed civil servants
C) Military generals
D) Private sector employees
Bureaucracy is often criticized for being:
A) Too flexible
B) Inefficient and slow
C) Highly innovative
D) Completely transparent
A key advantage of bureaucracy is:
A) Quick decision-making
B) Uniform application of rules
C) Political favoritism
D) Lack of accountability
Which of the following is an example of bureaucracy?
A) A family business
B) A local government office
C) A political protest
D) A university classroom
Which term refers to excessive bureaucracy that slows decision-making?
A) Red tape
B) Blue tape
C) Green bureaucracy
D) Official hierarchy
Bureaucrats primarily work in:
A) Private corporations
B) Government departments
C) Political parties
D) Military organizations
Which principle of bureaucracy ensures equal treatment for all citizens?
A) Nepotism
B) Impartiality
C) Favoritism
D) Discretionary power
Max Weber described bureaucracy as:
A) An inefficient system
B) A system based on rational-legal authority
C) A system controlled by elected officials
D) A political ideology
The highest-ranking bureaucratic official in a government department is called:
A) Prime Minister
B) Chief Secretary
C) Speaker of the House
D) Mayor
Bureaucracy ensures:
A) Random decision-making
B) Systematic implementation of policies
C) Direct democracy
D) Military governance
Which of the following is a disadvantage of bureaucracy?
A) Promotes efficiency
B) Encourages innovation
C) Slows decision-making
D) Reduces corruption
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bureaucracy?
A) Formal hierarchy
B) Clear division of labor
C) Flexible rules
D) Merit-based appointments
What ensures that bureaucracy remains impartial and professional?
A) Political loyalty
B) Merit-based recruitment
C) Frequent staff turnover
D) Direct election of officials
What is the role of bureaucracy in public administration?
A) Making new laws
B) Enforcing and implementing government policies
C) Overseeing elections
D) Controlling the judiciary
Which of the following helps bureaucracies function effectively?
A) Arbitrary decision-making
B) Clear laws and regulations
C) Political influence
D) Corruption
Which sector does bureaucracy mainly serve?
A) Private sector
B) Public sector
C) Military sector
D) Business sector
Which of the following is an example of bureaucratic inefficiency?
A) Prompt service delivery
B) Excessive paperwork and delays
C) Transparent governance
D) Flexible regulations
Why is bureaucracy considered necessary in modern states?
A) It slows down governance
B) It ensures organized administration
C) It favors politicians
D) It eliminates regulations
Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with bureaucracy?
A) Corruption
B) Red tape
C) Speedy decision-making
D) Rigid procedures
Which of the following principles helps in bureaucratic efficiency?
A) Political favoritism
B) Hierarchical structure
C) Arbitrary decision-making
D) Personal bias
Which of the following is a key characteristic of modern bureaucracies?
A) Favoritism in hiring
B) Specialization and expertise
C) Random decision-making
D) Political interference
Which of the following is a primary role of bureaucracy in governance?
A) Organizing political campaigns
B) Implementing government decisions
C) Conducting business transactions
D) Controlling elections
The concept of bureaucracy is most closely associated with:
A) Free-market economy
B) Public administration
C) Military leadership
D) Judicial decisions
What is the impact of bureaucracy on governance?
A) Creates chaos in administration
B) Ensures structured decision-making
C) Reduces government accountability
D) Weakens policy implementation
