All of the following are characteristics of a bureaucracy except?
A)Division of labor is used to increase efficiency
B)Hierarchy is used to clarify lines of authority
C)Personnel are selected and promoted based on social skills and relationships
D)Standard rules and procedures are used to create consistency
E)Administrative decisions are recorded in writing and maintained over time

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Personnel in a bureaucracy are typically selected and promoted based on merit and qualifications, not social skills and relationships.

All of the Following Are Characteristics of a Bureaucracy Except