Question

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Bureaucracy?

• A. Transparency
• B. Politically neutral
• C. Permanent in nature
• D. Anonymity

Answer 1

The correct option is A Transparency

Bureaucracy means civil servants or functionaries of the administration who are trained in public services and administration task of the nation. They are of permanent character and hold their post as government servants till the retirement age which is usually above 60 years of age. They make and implement policy and work for the administration of the Nation.

Bureaucrats work behind the curtain and do not come into limelight of media or otherwise. They are not applaud for any policy nor blamed for its failure.

Bureaucracy serves all political parties in power without being bias. They are not affiliated with with any political party.

Bureaucracy is not accountable for their work of action. They are not responsible to show the mechanism of work and policy made. It is upon political executive to be transparent for the people of the nation.