Bureaucratic
Management
Bureaucracy
is an administrative system designed to accomplish large-scale administrative
task by systematically co-ordinating the work of many individuals. Bureaucratic
management is a theory set forth by Max Weber, a German sociologist and
political economist. His theory contained two essential elements:-structuring
the organization into a hierarchy and having clearly defined rules for
governing the organization and its members. This approach also known as
bureaucratic management approach or Weberian bureaucracy.
Principles
of Bureaucratic Management
Works of specialization: It decomposed works into
different kinds of simple, daily, and detailed tasks.
Hierarchy of authority: Responsibilities and
positions were organized by hierarchy. Each low-grade position was monitored
and controlled by the high-grade position.
Formal selection: All organizational members were
selected on the basis of qualification of technique, which certified by
training, education, formal examinations.
Impersonality: When applying rules and regulations,
it was required to avoid involvement of character and personal preference.
Orientation of occupation: Managers were
professional leaders. They worked for steady salary and developed their careers
within the organization.
Ideal Bureaucratic model
Advantages
of Bureaucratic Management
Hierarchy of authority.
Employment is based on
the technical efficiency.
Eliminate managerial inconsistencies.
A well understood
system.
Maintain the consistency
of working.
Rules and regulation of
the duties are followed by the employees.
Records are kept
for future references.
People are given
authority according to their position in organization.
Limitations
of Bureaucratic Management
It
emphasizes only in rules and regulations by ignoring human element
Unnecessary
delay will occur due to vast formalities
Coordination
and co-operations will surely be hampered
Informal
groups are ignored
Technical
qualifications are emphasized rather than employee commitment
It
provides a window for ‘red-tapism’
It
only can solve problems of traditional administrative systems