Bureaucratic approach of management Introduction Features Merits Demerits

1. Bureaucratic
approach of
management
BY – JOYDEEP SINGH
ABHISHEIK LAMBA

2. INTRODUCTION
 One of the classical theories of management
 Max weber (1864-1920)
• German sociologist
• prioritizes efficiency
• stressed strict rules and a firm distribution of power

3. FEATURES OF BUREAUCRATIC
APPROACH
 Administrative class
 Hierarchical Management Structure
 Division of Labour and specialisation
 Rules and Regulations
 Career orientation
 Official records
 Impersonality

4. MERITS
 Rationality - objectivity is ensured
 Accountability – responsible authority
 Predictability – ensure stability and copes with complexity
 Specialisation - The best people are put into the best jobs

5. DEMERITS
 Rigidity - discourages initiative and creativity
 Goal Displacement - difference in goals and objectives
 Impersonality – inhumane working system
 Non-adaptability – resistance to change

6. THANK YOU