The development of which of the following administrative concepts could be attributed to German Sociologist Max Weber ?

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Q: 18 (CDS-I/2007)
The development of which of the following administrative concepts could be attributed to German Sociologist Max Weber ?
In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy? (a) An agency widening the scope of parliamentary democracy (b) An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism (c) An agency for facilitating political stability and economic growth (d) An agency for the implementation of public policy

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Polity

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CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 2: Bureaucracy.

Bureaucracy is an administrative concept that can be attributed to Max Weber, a German sociologist. Weber believed that in order to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in organizations, there should be a hierarchical structure and a clear division of labor. Bureaucracy, according to Weber, involves the use of rules, procedures, and impersonal relationships to ensure the smooth functioning of an organization.

Option 1: Democracy is not attributed to Max Weber. Democracy refers to a political system where decisions are made by the majority of the people. Although Weber did write about the relationship between bureaucracy and democracy, he did not develop the concept of democracy itself.

Option 3: Pluralism is not attributed to Max Weber. Pluralism refers to the coexistence of different groups and opinions within a society. While Weber did write about social groups and their influence on society, he did not develop the concept of pluralism.

Option 4: Corporatism is not attributed to Max Weber. Corporatism refers to a system where interest groups and organizations are formally integrated into the decision-making process of the government. Although Weber did discuss the role of interest groups in society, he did not develop the concept of corporatism.