A small-town police force has six patrol officers, two radio dispatch operators, two supervisors, and one police chief. At any time, three patrol officers, one radio operator, and one supervisor are on duty. The police chief works from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Because of the size of the organization, a patrol officer can expect to deal with cases of vandalism, car theft, shoplifting, assault and battery, domestic disputes, broken traffic signals, and auto wrecks during a typical shift. Which of the following statements describes a problem that occurs because the police force does not use a bureaucratic organization design?

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Without a bureaucratic organization design, the police force may not have clear lines of authority or standard operating procedures in place. This can lead to inefficiencies, such as redundant tasks being completed or important tasks falling through the cracks. A bureaucratic design would establish clear roles and responsibilities, leading to greater organizational efficiency.

A Small-Town Police Force Has Six Patrol Officers, Two Radio