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Udy, S. (1959). Bureaucracy and rationality in Weber's organization theory: an empirical study. American Sociological Review. 24, (6) 791-795.

-Owings, W., & Kaplan, L. (2012). Leadership and Organizational Behaviors in Education, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson

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There are several areas of criticism to Weber's theory which include:
-Too much emphasis on rules and regulations.
-Produces a privileged group
-Difficulties in coordination and communication
-Not suitable for all types of organizations

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-For this theory to function there is an importance placed on established rules.
-Standard Operating Procedures will determine how the establishment will operate on a daily basis.
-People will clearly know what is expected of them.

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Diagram of 5 Key Principles of Weber's Bureaucracy Theory

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Diagram of 5 Key Principles of Weber's Bureaucracy Theory

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If I were to use one word to describe this theory it would be EFFICIENCY!
Some of the key components of the theory are:
- Use of Authority to hold people accountable
-Positions are based on performance, not social status
- A clear chain of command
-Positions and duties are clearly defined

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Max Weber was a German Sociologist and Political Economist. Born in Prussia in 1864 and died in 1920. Weber joined the faculty at the University of Berlin after earning his Doctorate there. Weber was a professor of Economics and spent time as an economic consultant for the German Government.
His major publications include:
-The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1904)
-The General Economic History (1923)
-The Theory of Social and Economic Organization (1925)