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By Neeraj Pant

Objective of this presentation


By the end of the presentation, you will understand
the Max Webers approach to management.
You will know the pros and cons of Bureaucratic
approach.
You will be able to relate Scientific Theory with Max
Webers Bureaucratic Approach.
Max Webers Bureaucratic
Approach
Karl Emil
Maximilian "Max" Weber
German Socialogist,
Philospher and Political
Economist.


Characters of Bureaucracy
There is a high degree of Division of Labour and
Specialisation.

There is a well defined Hierarchy of Authority.

There are Formal and Impersonal relations among the
member of the organisation.




Characters of Bureaucracy

Interpersonal relations are based on positions and not on
personalities.

There are well defined Rules and Regulations. Rules cover
all the duties and rights of the employees. These rules
must be strictly followed.

Characters of Bureaucracy
There are well defined Methods for all types of work.

Selection and Promotion is based on Technical
qualifications.

Only Bureaucratic or legal power is given importance.

Bureaucratic Approach
Three
Authorities
Legal
Authority
Traditional
Authority
Charismatic
Authority
Drawbacks of Bureaucracy Theory
Inflexible Rules and Regulations.

No importance to informal group.

Red Tapism. More Paper work.

Difficulty in co-ordination and communication.

Unnecessary delay in decision making.
Thank You
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