The managerial perspective that focuses on the overall organizational system and is based upon firm rules, policies, and procedures; a fixed hierarchy; and a clear division of labor; is referred to as the
A) contingency perspective.
B) technological perspective.
C) bureaucratic perspective.
D) qualitative perspective.
E) systems perspective.

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The bureaucratic perspective emphasizes a structured, formal approach to organization and management, focusing on rules, hierarchy, and clear division of labor, as described in the question. This approach is most closely associated with the work of Max Weber, a sociologist who detailed the characteristics of bureaucracy.

The Managerial Perspective That Focuses on the Overall Organizational System