A bureaucrat who tries to expand his or her budget is best explained by the __________ of bureaucracy, while one who uses logic and reasoning to solve problems within an organized hierarchy is best explained by the __________.

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The acquisitive model of bureaucracy suggests that bureaucrats tend to seek to expand their budgets and resources to increase their power within the organization, while the Weberian model, based on the theories of Max Weber, emphasizes a structured and rational approach to organization and decision-making within a hierarchy.

A Bureaucrat Who Tries to Expand His or Her Budget