Unit 2 - Bureaucracy ( Case Study version)

How does Weber’s “iron cage” relate to workers isn’t he German civil service?

It symbolise how strict rule-based system can trap individuals in inflexible, depersonalised roles.

What does Toyota’s production system reveal about enabling bureaucracy?

It uses structured processes to empower employees, promote learning and improve quality.

Why is Ford’s early factory an example of coercive bureaucracy?

It controlle workers through strict rounders, minimal autonomy, and mechanical efficiency.

How do enabling and coercive bureaucracies differ in their use of rules?

Enabling bureaucracies use rules as tools for support; coercive ones use them for surveillance and control.