Which of the following emphasize designing and managing organizations on an impersonal, rational basis through such elements as clearly defined authority and responsibility, formal record keeping, and uniform application of standard rules?
A) administrative principles
B) scientific management
C) bureaucracy
D) hierarchy

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The elements described in the question, such as clearly defined authority and responsibility, formal record keeping, and uniform application of standard rules, are all key aspects of bureaucracy, which emphasizes designing and managing organizations on an impersonal, rational basis. Administrative principles and scientific management are related but somewhat distinct approaches to organizational management, while hierarchy is a general term referring to the structured, ranked organization of individuals or groups within an organization. Therefore, only choice C, bureaucracy, fully fits the description provided in the question.

Which of the Following Emphasize Designing and Managing Organizations on an Impersonal