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Q47 (CAPF/2019) Polity & Governance › Governance, Policies & Social Justice › Democratic political theory Answer Verified

Which of the following statements about Max Weber's ideal theory of Bureaucracy is/are correct? 1. It refers to the dominant class character. 2. Bureaucracy is associated with structural and behavioral characteristics. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Max Weber's 'ideal type' of bureaucracy is primarily defined by its structural and behavioral characteristics rather than a dominant class character. Structurally, it is defined by a clear hierarchy of authority, a meticulous division of labor, and formal rules and regulations [1]. Behaviorally, it emphasizes impersonality in professional interactions, where officials act according to rational-legal authority rather than personal whims or loyalty. This ensures efficiency and predictability in large-scale organizations. While Marxist critiques often view bureaucracy as representing a 'dominant class character,' Weber's own theoretical framework focuses on the 'legal-rational' authority as a neutral, technical instrument of administration. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect as it reflects a Marxist perspective rather than Weber's ideal type, while statement 2 correctly identifies the structural and behavioral focus of his model.

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  1. [1] https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1226963.pdf
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