Question

Google has implemented employment policies like increasing the use of women interviewers for female job applicants and expanding maternity leave from three months to five in order to hire and retain more female employees. Which characteristic of bureaucracy is Google attempting to address with these changes? a. specialization b. technical competence c. impersonality d. hierarchy

Answer 1

Answer:

Impersonality

Explanation:

Impersonality and personal difference is a characteristic of bureaucracy where an individual is hired on the ability to deliver and not solely on their personal traits or attributes.

Answer 2

Answer:

Impersonality

Explanation:

Bureaucracy which is characterised by impersonality is rational and follows rules rather than favoritism– in the categories of patrimonial ties, ties of kinship, friendship or charismatic authority.

This characteristic help to protect their staffs and members thus allowing for to effectively and efficiently serve the masses.