Max Weber's

Concept of
Bureaucracy

Presentation by: Areesha Tahir (ACC-22S-004)

Max Weber's Concept of
Bureaucracy

Max Weber was a sociologist who studied how

organizations work. He developed a theory called the
"Theory of Bureaucracy" to explain how efficient
organizations should be structured.

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Max Weber's Concept
of Bureaucracy
• INTRODUCTION:

Definition of Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy means
organizing people in a logical
and efficient way. It's about
having clear rules, job
divisions, and a chain of
command

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 Hierarchy:

Hierarchy:
There is a clear order of authority, with bosses and
subordinates.

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Division of Labor:

People specialize in specific tasks based on their

skills, which helps the organization work smoothly.
Impersonality:
Weber argued that bureaucracies
should be based on impersonal
relationships, where decisions are
made based on objective criteria
rather than personal favoritism or
biases.

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Merit-Based Selection and
Promotion:

•Weber advocated for the selection and

promotion of individuals based on their
qualifications, skills, and performance rather
than personal connections or nepotism.

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Conclusion:
 

This project aims to deepen our understanding of Max Weber's concept of bureaucracy and its
implications in modern organizational structures. By exploring the theoretical foundations,
analyzing strengths and limitations, examining relevance, and identifying adaptations or
alternatives, this project will provide valuable insights for scholars, practitioners, and decision-
makers. The recommendations derived from this research will help organizations optimize their
structures and processes to meet the challenges of contemporary environments while leveraging
the strengths of Weber's bureaucracy.
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