Which type of religious organization most closely embodies what Weber meant by the term bureaucracy?
A)a commune
B)a cult
C)a sect
D)a church

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Weber uses the term bureaucracy to refer to a rational and efficient organizational structure that is characterized by a hierarchy of roles with clearly defined tasks and rules governing the interaction between those roles. Churches often have a highly bureaucratic structure, with a clear hierarchy of authority and specialization of tasks.

Which Type of Religious Organization Most Closely Embodies What Weber