Assume that an organisation has a clear division of labour, the duties and responsibilities of its employees are explicitly defined, it has standard rules and procedures, it has a hierarchy of authority, and its members are selected for technical competence. This is an example of:
A) a closed system.
B) an open system.
C) negative entropy.
D) scientific management.
E) a bureaucracy.

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This description matches the characteristics of a bureaucracy as defined by Max Weber, which includes a clear division of labor, explicit duties and responsibilities, standard rules and procedures, a hierarchy of authority, and selection based on technical competence.

Assume That an Organisation Has a Clear Division of Labour