Which of the Following Is not a Characteristic of a Bureaucracy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a bureaucracy?

A) Labour is divided with clear definitions of authority and responsibility that are legitimised as official duties.
B) Positions are organised in a hierarchy of authority, with each position under the authority of a higher one.
C) Administrative acts and decisions are recorded in writing. Record-keeping provides organisational memory and continuity over time.
D) Satisfied workers will be more productive.
E) Management is separate from the ownership of the organisation.