"When created, bureaucracies assume a status of relative permanence, and future developments are shaped, as the history principle suggests, by these initial conditions." This point of view is most consistent with which of the following concepts?

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The concept of path dependency suggests that initial conditions have a significant impact on future developments, which is directly related to the statement in the question that bureaucracies assume a status of relative permanence and future developments are shaped by these initial conditions. This idea highlights the fact that once an institution or organization is established, it can be challenging to change its trajectory or path.

"When Created, Bureaucracies Assume a Status of Relative Permanence, and Future