The goal of this assignment is for you to use your life experience as data to understand the nature and function of a bureaucracy. In a paper of 1,000 words, describe an organization with which you have direct personal experience and which appears to fit the characteristics of a bureaucracy, as listed in Chapter 6 of Our Social World: An Introduction to Sociology. Your essay should incorporate the five items listed below and show that the organization bureaucracy meets each characteristic: Clear hierarchical levels of authority with the work assignments flowing downward A division of labor Written rules Written communications and records Impersonality Use the attached outline to complete this assignment. Be sure to provide a conclusion paragraph to your paper. You must use a minimum of three scholarly sources, including the textbook. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance. Attachments
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