There are various Weber’s principles that should be present in the operation of a well designed bureaucratic organization. These include;
Hierarchical structure; There should be the existence of a hierarchical structure where each level is supposed to control the level that is below it and get controlled by the level above its position. Existence of a formal hierarchical structure entails central decision making and central planning (Borgatti 1).
Rules and Regulations; It is very important for a well designed bureaucratic organization to have explicit rules and regulations which governs management decisions making as well as interpersonal organizational behaviors. This will enhance achievements and order in the organization through complete and consistent company rules.
Division of labor; In a well designed bureaucratic organization, labor is usually divided into as narrowly as possible where there is the existence of specifications of jobs with obligations, rights, responsibilities as well as scope of authority in order to make task simpler and allow greater organizational efficiency (Borgatti 1).
Positional power; Weber believed that a well designed bureaucratic organization can achieve rationality only if authority and power are rested I the positions and not on individuals or positional holders.
Centralization; in a well designed bureaucratic organization, decision making is concentrated on the top level of management.
Technical competencies/qualifications; Placement and recruitment (employment) should be based on adequate technical training as opposed to family relation/ties, friendship and any other consideration. Expert training in jobs skills and their requirement is obligation.
Record Keeping: Weber believed that an organization is ought to outlive its members and actions should therefore be taken on a written records as well as rules. A well designed bureaucratic organization should have an extensive use of well written documents such as meetings minutes, financial records/reports, and others which should be safely kept.
Work cited
Borgatti, Stephen. Bureaucracy. 1996. Web. 6th April 2011.
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