Which of the following best describes bureaucratic control?

A) It refers to the controls that influence behaviour through norms and expectations set by the organizational culture.
B) It refers to the influence of market competition on the behaviour of organizations and their members.
C) It involves the use of authority, policies, procedures, job descriptions, budgets, and day-to-day supervision to make sure that people act in harmony with organizational interests.
D) It refers to the control that is implemented when capable people have a clear sense of the organizational mission, know their goals, and have the resources necessary to do their jobs well.
E) It refers to the existence of participative organizational cultures in which everyone treats each other with respect and consideration.

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Jaquaisha Broadhurst · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Bureaucratic control involves the use of formalized systems of authority, policies, procedures, job descriptions, budgets, and day-to-day supervision to ensure that people act in accordance with organizational interests. It is a top-down approach to control that is often characterized by rigid rules and procedures.

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