In Weber's view of a bureaucratic organization, the role of top management is 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, a bureaucratic organization follows a hierarchical structure where top management makes decisions and sets rules and procedures that are followed by lower-level employees. The role of top management is to lead and control the organization by making decisions that align with the organization's goals and objectives. Therefore, the correct answer is B - make decisions.

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