Topic 1.2: For many people, the term “bureaucracy” is synonymous with inefficiency and “red tape.” For the classical writers on organization, however, bureaucracy signified a particular stage in the evolution of social organization. Write an essay in which you examine the workings of an actual bureaucracy using the analytical framework outlined in the readings. You will need to choose a large organization with which you have some familiarity, and then analyze it according to Max Weber’s ideal–typical characteristics. Does your bureaucracy conform to all of Weber’s characteristics? If not, what are the differences? Your discussion should also focus on the traditional problems of bureaucracies, and whether these problems are also apparent in your example. Your account should reflect your understanding of the course readings and any other materials you may regard as relevant.