Question

Which numbered pair of phrases best completes the table as it relates to the us federal bureaucracy?

A. (1) allows greater independence from the president; (2) expands bureaucratic authority

B. (1) creates a clear chain of command; (2) limits independence of lower-level workers

C. (1) decreases employee efficiency; (2) can be rigid and difficult to adapt to new situations

D. (1) allows departments to focus on particular tasks; (2) decreases bureaucratic complexity

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. (1) creates a clear chain of command; (2) limits independence of lower-level workers.

The advantage of hierarchical authority of US federal bureaucracy is that it creates a chain of command where the lower-level officials work under the higher officials who are efficient and expert in the affairs of administration. the disadvantage lies in the fact that it limits the independence of lower-level officials as they can't take the decisions on their own.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer to this question is an option “C 2” which states that the US federal bureaucracy can be rigid and difficult to adapt to new situations.

The US bureaucracy is structured to work in a centralised or decentralised way and the responsibilities that are divided as per work specialisation and hierarchy.

It is widely used in sociology to explain public administration.