Why does the word "bureaucracy" have a negative connotation?
1 Answer
Oct 14, 2016
The word 'bureaucracy' is perceived as that branch of government that slows processes and implementation.
Explanation:
In most systems of democratic government, the bureaucracy is the executive branch of the government (the other two being the legislative comprising elected/nominated representatives, and the judiciary).
The bureaucracy is responsible for carrying out the legislative or judicial decisions. It has a system of rules and regulations that is often perceived to impede implementation as well as processes that are meant to enable a citizen access rights. Common terms that describe this are red-tape, paperwork, protocol, etc.
