Identify Max Weber's conception of bureaucracy?

a. It is a mindless machine
b. It is inefficient and slow
c. Used in derision and associated with obstacles
d. It is a smooth functioning efficient machine

D
Weber conceived of a bureaucracy as a smooth functioning, highly efficient machine where each part is exquisitely tuned to perform its prescribed function.

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Reichert Company manufactures ceiling fans and uses an activity-based costing system

Each ceiling fan has 20 separate parts. The direct materials cost is $95, and each ceiling fan requires 3.00 hours of machine time to manufacture. Additional information is as follows: Activity Allocation Base Predetermined Overhead Allocation Rate Materials handling Number of parts $ 0.05 Machining Machine hours 6.00 Assembling Number of parts 0.40 Packaging Number of finished units 2.10 What is the cost of machining per ceiling fan? (Round any intermediate calculations and your final answer to the nearest cent.) A) $18.00 B) $95.00 C) $120.00 D) $199.50

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