Which of Minzberg's five structural configurations is closest to Weber's classic formulation of the formally rational bureaucracy?
A) Professional bureaucracy.
B) Machine bureaucracy.
C) Divisionalized structure.
D) Divisional bureaucracy.

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According to Minzberg's five structural configurations, machine bureaucracy is the most similar to Weber's classic formulation of the formally rational bureaucracy. Both emphasize the importance of well-defined rules and procedures, hierarchical structures, and specialized roles and tasks.

Which of Minzberg's Five Structural Configurations Is Closest to Weber's