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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #46875 Bureaucracy
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Information is power and the one that is well informed, flexible and quick to adapt wins. The market demands rapidly changing systems that are represented by a set of diverse specialists, professionals and managers. Managers today, need to have skills to comprehend the ever changing situation and take decisions instantly. Soft skills and people management skills are becoming increasingly important as there is a need for cohesive groups that can work together as a team. This new form of management may be termed Ad-hocracy, a workable kinetic organization of the future. Bureaucracy meant all authority and decision-making power was vested in the top management; the 'subordinates' were just supposed to do as 'commanded' by the top man. These power laden hierarchies were the norm around a decade or two earlier but in all probability are headed towards their demise.

Which of the following management systems best survives in today's market place?

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Option 1: "A bureaucratic system with decision-making power at the top."

Explanation: The text discusses the shift from bureaucratic systems to more flexible management styles, indicating that traditional bureaucracies are becoming obsolete. However, it suggests that a bureaucratic system, while outdated, still exists in the context of decision-making power being centralized. This reflects the idea that some organizations may still rely on hierarchical structures, but they are not the most effective in today's rapidly changing market.

Option 2: "A quick-to-adapt power-laden hierarchy."

Explanation: This option contradicts the text, which emphasizes that power-laden hierarchies are becoming less relevant. The term 'quick-to-adapt' does not align with the traditional bureaucratic structure, which is characterized by rigidity and slow decision-making processes. Therefore, this option does not fit the context of modern management needs.

Option 3: "A cohesive, well-informed and flexible team."

Explanation: While the text highlights the importance of cohesive teams and flexibility, it does not suggest that this type of management system is the best surviving model in today's market. Instead, it implies that traditional bureaucratic systems are still present, albeit not as effective. Thus, this option, although relevant, does not capture the essence of the question.

Option 4: "An authoritative Ad-hocracy."

Explanation: The text describes Ad-hocracy as a new form of management that is flexible and adaptable, but it does not characterize it as 'authoritative.' The term 'authoritative' suggests a top-down approach, which contradicts the essence of Ad-hocracy that promotes collaboration and quick adaptation. Therefore, this option misrepresents the concept of Ad-hocracy as presented in the text.

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