Which of the following does NOT reflect the thoughts of conflict theorists and Marxist social scientists?
A) Organizational goals reflect the priorities of those who occupy the top positions.
B) Bureaucratic mechanisms arose as much from the desire of capitalists to control workers as from abstract notions of efficiency and rationality.
C) The emergence of the collectivist-democratic organization is a promising development.
D) Bureaucracies function effectively to routinize procedures for the benefit of society and individuals.

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Conflict theorists and Marxist social scientists typically view bureaucracies as tools for maintaining the status quo and serving the interests of the powerful, rather than functioning effectively for the benefit of society and individuals as a whole.

Which of the Following Does NOT Reflect the Thoughts of Conflict