In what way is Weber’s legal-rational’ model of bureaucracy seemingly ‘irrational’?

Answer: Give a brief introduction to Weber’s model of bureaucracy.

Analyse, why it is irrational.

Conclude on a positive note of relevance of Weber’s model.

According to Weber, ‘all administration is domination or exercise of authority’. He identified three forms of authority- traditional, charismatic and legal rational.

While traditional and charismatic are based on personality cults and social customs, legal rational authority is based on rules and laws.

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