In Weber's view of a bureaucratic organization,the role of top management was to:
A)empower workers and enable them to quickly respond to customer wants.
B)make decisions.
C)develop the rules and procedures needed to carry out the plans of bureaucrats.
D)directly supervise front-line employees to better control operations.

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According to Weber, the role of top management in a bureaucratic organization is to make decisions. This is because decision-making is centralized in the hands of the highest levels of management who have the authority to set policies, procedures and rules that guide the actions of lower-level employees. Top management is responsible for making decisions that shape an organization's operations and strategies.

In Weber's View of a Bureaucratic Organization,the Role of Top