When viewed in historical context, Max Weber's ideas about bureaucracy show that:
A) arbitrary decision making supplanted logical rules and procedures in organizations.
B) personal gain scored over efficiency in organizations.
C) fairness supplanted favoritism in organizations.
D) political connections were given preference over merit for promotions in organizations.

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Max Weber saw bureaucracy as a way to replace arbitrary decision-making and favoritism with logical rules and procedures and fairness. He believed that bureaucratic organizations could be more efficient and rational by placing emphasis on merit-based promotions and objective procedures, rather than on personal connections or political influence. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

When Viewed in Historical Context, Max Weber's Ideas About Bureaucracy