All of the following are characteristics of Weberian bureaucracy except:
A) labor is divided with clear definitions of authority and responsibility.
B) positions are organized in a hierarchy, with each position under the authority of a higher one.
C) all personnel are selected and promoted based on technical qualifications.
D) administrative acts and decisions are recorded in writing.
E) management is the same as the ownership of the organization.

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The characteristic that management is the same as the ownership of the organization is not a part of Weberian bureaucracy. In fact, Weber believed that bureaucracy should be separate from ownership and political influence to ensure impartiality and efficiency.

All of the Following Are Characteristics of Weberian Bureaucracy Except