Essay Archive - The World Bank
The World Bank
Bureaucracy is one of the pillars of modern western society. Although this
statement is debatable from many aspects, most would agree that, at the very
least, our lives are greatly affected by bureaucracy. Bureaucracy is the 'pure
form of rational organization' (Newson, Jan 11). Not only is it a method for
achieving goals efficiently and effectively, but it is acclaimed as the most
able strategy to meet objectives. The World Bank is a classic example of a
bureaucratic organization. It embodies all the characteristics necessary to
qualify; from its complicated hierarchy and impersonal relations, to the
specialization and....
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