Bureaucratism

The misuse of power by officials for personal gain. Historical and Theoretical Context

Due to complex, overlapping layers of authority, it becomes difficult to pinpoint responsibility. Common Manifestations bureaucratism

Placing strict adherence to rules and paperwork above efficiency, effectiveness, or common sense. The misuse of power by officials for personal gain

Resistance to change, innovation, or modernization, often resulting in a "tendency toward rigidity". overlapping layers of authority