Administrative Bureaucracy

Administrative Bureaucracy refers to a structured system of organization within institutions, characterized by hierarchical authority, formal rules, and specialized roles. This concept, rooted in the work of Max Weber, highlights how bureaucracies enable large-scale administration and coordination of complex tasks in governments, corporations, and other organizations. Administrative bureaucracies rely on rational-legal authority, where decision-making is guided by established regulations rather than personal discretion. While they promote efficiency and consistency, critics argue that bureaucracies can become rigid, impersonal, and resistant to change. Sociologists study administrative bureaucracy to analyze its role in shaping power dynamics, resource allocation, and institutional behavior in modern societies.