At the advertising agency, decision-making power flows downward. The partners make the rules and pass them on to the junior partners, who then pass them down to the ad executives, who then pass them on to the administrative assistants. This reflects which characteristic of bureaucracy?

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This scenario exemplifies a "Hierarchy of Authority," where decision-making power and instructions flow from the top (partners) down through the organizational levels (junior partners, ad executives, administrative assistants), indicating a clear chain of command.

At the Advertising Agency, Decision-Making Power Flows Downward