The domination of organizations by a small, self-perpetuating elite is called ________.

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The iron law of oligarchy states that in any organization, a small, self-perpetuating elite will eventually come to dominate the organization, even if the organization was originally democratic in nature. This occurs due to factors such as bureaucracy, delegation of power, and the development of specialized skills among the ruling elite. The other options (A, B, and D) do not describe this phenomenon.

The Domination of Organizations by a Small, Self-Perpetuating Elite Is