Page 32 of our text mentions how one of the major disadvantages of the bureaucratic structure is overcentralization of power and an enormous gap between those at the top and bottom. This is most often seen in large organizations, I have many friends who have never even seen the CEOs, Founders, etc. of the companies they work for. I work in a smaller organization, approximately 100 employees, so I get the opportunity to interact with people at the highest levels. This is extremely rewarding because the people at the top are usually extremely brilliant and experienced, so it's a great learning experience. It's unfortunate the typical organization is structured in a way in which those towards the bottom of the hierarchal pyramid never get the opportunity to interact with those at the top.
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