Bureaucratic

usgb/ˌbjʊrəˈkrætɪk/
adjective

Related to a system controlling or managing a large organization or government.

The bureaucratic processes in the company slowed down the project.
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Often appears as...

  • bureaucratic process
  • bureaucratic system
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Impersonality

Indicates an environment where rules override personal input, usually perceived negatively.

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Employees felt that the bureaucratic structure dehumanized their work.
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Overcomplexity

Suggests a tendency for unnecessary complexity and details that may be overwhelming.

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The new bureaucratic policy added three more steps to the approval process.
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Inefficiency

Often related to slow or hindered progress due to excessive regulations.

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Her idea was great, but the bureaucratic system blocked its quick implementation.
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