MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 124: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 124
4. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a bureaucracy?
- A. Rigidly defined work procedures
- B. Requirement for officials to hold an advanced degree
- C. Regular salary increases
- D. Election by constituents
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Generally, bureaucracies are marked by six characteristics: paid officials on a fixed salary; nonelected officials who are provided rights and privileges as a result of making their career out of holding office; regular salary increases, seniority rights, and promotions upon passing exams or milestones, choice (C); officials who enter the organization by holding an advanced degree or training, choice (B); responsibilities, obligations, privileges, and work procedures rigidly defined by the organization, choice (A); and responsibility for meeting the obligations of the office they hold.