Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bureaucracy?
A)decentralised decision making
B)highly routine operating tasks
C)task grouping into functional departments
D)formalised rules and procedures

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Bureaucracy is characterised by centralised decision making, highly routine operating tasks, and task grouping into functional departments. Formalised rules and procedures are also a characteristic of bureaucracy. However, decentralised decision making goes against the hierarchical structure and standardized procedures of bureaucracy.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Bureaucracy