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What is Bureaucratic Leadership?

What is bureaucratic leadership?

Bureaucratic leadership is a management style that follows a hierarchical structure. Decision-making follows a clear chain of command based on established rules and regulations. 

Bureaucratic management promotes efficient systems due to clearly spelled out expectations, roles, and responsibilities. The procedures and structure are clearly defined, eliminating the risk of bias.

However, it can be seen as rigid and requires employees to conform to strict regulations and procedures, which can stifle creativity and innovation within the organization.