An example of ____ is the tendency of bureaucracies to become so rigid they lose touch with reality and continue their policies even when their clients' needs change.

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Bureaucratic inertia refers to the tendency of a bureaucratic system to resist change and maintain the status quo, even when such resistance is not in the best interest of the organization or its clients. This can result in policies or practices becoming outdated or out of touch with the needs of those who rely on the organization, leading to inefficiency or ineffectiveness. Bureaucratic efficiency and bureaucratic ritualism are related concepts, but do not capture the idea of resistance to change in the same way that bureaucratic inertia does. Oligarchy and dehumanization are not directly relevant to the concept being described.

An Example of ____ Is the Tendency of Bureaucracies to Become