Bureaucracies

Definition

Bureaucracies are structured organizations comprised of non-elected officials who implement policies, rules, and regulations within governments or institutions. They operate through a hierarchical system to manage tasks efficiently and maintain order.

Related terms

Governance:

The action or manner of governing a state or organization, often involving regulations and policy-making to effectively manage resources and affairs.

Public administration: The implementation of government policies and an academic discipline that studies this implementation process and prepares civil servants for working in the public service.

Hierarchical structure: An organizational structure where every entity in the organization, except one, is subordinate to a single other entity, facilitating clear lines of authority and responsibility