Resistance to change, innovation, or modernization, often resulting in a "tendency toward rigidity".
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Placing strict adherence to rules and paperwork above efficiency, effectiveness, or common sense.
Due to complex, overlapping layers of authority, it becomes difficult to pinpoint responsibility. Common Manifestations
Bureaucratism refers to the negative, dysfunctional aspects of a bureaucracy—a system where formal rules, procedures, and officialdom hinder efficiency, common sense, and responsiveness to human needs. It is often characterized by red tape, excessive hierarchy, and the prioritizing of form over substance. Core Characteristics of Bureaucratism