Bureaucratic Leadership refers to a structure that adheres to standardized processes, rigid rules, and specific division of labor. Bureaucratic Leadership is a style where hierarchy is maintained at all costs and the chain of command rests with top management. Examples 1. Winston Churchill 2. Collin Powell 3. Harold Geneen 4. Shinji Sogo Characteristics of Bureaucratic Leadership - Rules and bylaws are set in this systematic management process - It follows a formal hierarchical system where the top level is the decision-maker and subordinates have to follow every order diligently - The workforce is determined and valiant in its efforts to achieve organizational goals at all costs - Tasks are carried out meticulously - Employees are ardent and capable of following all the orders to complete their tasks Theory of McDonaldization The Theory of McDonaldization refers to what occurs when a culture has the characteristics of a fast-food restaurant. The theory explains how cultural integration is being influenced because of globalization. Elements of Theory of McDonaldization 1. Efficiency 2. Calculability 3. Predictability 4. Control When should Bureaucratic Leadership be used? - When the business is seeking uniformity - Government organizations with systematic policies - Big-scale organizations with hierarchical structure What makes this leadership style different? - Leaders segregate labour requirements - Different power is held by different leaders in their authority - Strict rules and protocols are in place Bureaucratic Leadership Advantages - Focus is on processes and systems - Separation of relationships and jobs to achieve desired results - Roles and responsibilities are defined - Rules are strictly followed to avoid any disruption in work dealings Bureaucratic Leadership Disadvantages - Creativity is restricted - No scope for healthy competition - Rigid structure and no scope for flexibility This video is on Bureaucratic Leadership and it has the following sub-topics. Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 00:20 Definition of Bureaucratic Leadership 00:50 Bureaucratic Leadership Examples 01:56 Origin of the term ‘Bureaucracy 02:27 Characteristics of Bureaucratic Leadership 03:37 Theory of McDonaldization 04:50 When should Bureaucratic Leadership be used? 05:13 What makes this leadership style different? 05:37 Bureaucratic Leadership Advantages 06:24 Bureaucratic Leadership Disadvantage .