A McDonald's manager has authority over employees only when they are on the time clock.This practice reflects which one of the following features of bureaucracy?
A)A clear-cut division of labour
B)Organisational personnel treat clients as cases
C)Authority belongs to the position, not the person
D)Positions are filled on the basis of qualification

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This practice reflects the feature that authority belongs to the position, not the person. When employees clock in, they are taking on the role of an employee under the authority of the manager. When they clock out, they are no longer under that authority. This demonstrates the clear division of authority and hierarchy within a bureaucratic structure.

A McDonald's Manager Has Authority Over Employees Only When They