Bureaucratism (EXTENDED × 2025)

Defining Electronic Bureaucracy and Bureaucratism - thaijo.org

Placing strict adherence to rules and paperwork above efficiency, effectiveness, or common sense. bureaucratism

A tendency to issue orders from above without understanding or caring for the reality on the ground. Defining Electronic Bureaucracy and Bureaucratism - thaijo

An obsession with creating documentation, reports, and meetings, which serves as a substitute for actual work. and officialdom hinder efficiency

Bureaucratism refers to the negative, dysfunctional aspects of a bureaucracy—a system where formal rules, procedures, and officialdom hinder efficiency, common sense, and responsiveness to human needs. It is often characterized by red tape, excessive hierarchy, and the prioritizing of form over substance. Core Characteristics of Bureaucratism

A callous attitude toward individuals, treating people as files rather than humans, and isolating officials from the citizens they serve.