Max Weber was concerned that people in nineteenth century organisations were in positions of authority because of __________ rather than because of __________.
A) managerial competence; economic wealth
B) social standing; job-related capabilities
C) political connections; leadership traits
D) leadership qualities; job requirements
E) economic wealth; social standing

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Max Weber was concerned that in nineteenth-century organizations, people were often in positions of authority due to their social standing rather than their job-related capabilities. He advocated for a more merit-based system where individuals' positions were determined by their abilities and qualifications related to the job, rather than their social or economic status.

Max Weber Was Concerned That People in Nineteenth Century Organisations