The bureaucratization
Example: The bureaucratization of government slowed down decision-making significantly.
Definition
"The bureaucratization" refers to the process by which an organization or government becomes increasingly regulated by fixed rules, procedures, and hierarchical structures, often leading to greater formality and slower decision-making.
Etymology
The word "the bureaucratization" derives from "bureaucracy," which comes from the French word 'bureau' meaning 'desk' and the Greek suffix '-kratia' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' It originally described rule by desks or offices, highlighting the structured and rule-bound nature of administrative systems.
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"The bureaucratization" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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