The President of the Company Was Frustrated That His Directive

Multiple Choice

The president of the company was frustrated that his directive to hire 100 new employees had not been carried out. He discovered that the hiring practices involved three interviews and a formal vetting process, designed to ensure that the best person was hired for each position. What was inhibiting the growth of the company's workforce?

A) bureaucratic ritualism
B) bureaucratic inertia
C) hierarchical procedures
D) employee scrutiny