When Sara Ahmed (2012) describes diversity policies which exist on paper but which are not put into effect in practice, which dysfunction of bureaucracy is she describing?
A) Mock bureaucracy
B) Red tape
C) Discretion
D) Bureaucratic personality

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Mock bureaucracy is where a policy exists but is largely ignored. Sara Ahmed suggests that this often happen with diversity policies which are done for show rather than having any meaningful effect on the people that they are meant to benefit.

When Sara Ahmed (2012) Describes Diversity Policies Which Exist on Paper