In the early nineteenth century, the French army became notably more efficient than the British. The French organized and promoted officers on the basis of merit, whereas the British officers were people from rich families who could buy their positions. Which form of organization did the French army represent?
A) an ideal type
B) a network
C) a corporation
D) a bureaucracy

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The French army's organization based on merit, with structured ranks and roles, is characteristic of a bureaucracy. This system emphasizes efficiency, hierarchy, and rules, contrasting with the British system of purchasing positions.

In the Early Nineteenth Century, the French Army Became Notably