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Learning objective 14.1: Name the key characteristics of bureaucratic organization and the theories that try to explain why bureaucratic organization happens

Video 14.1: 20. Weber on Legal-Rational Authority|
Description: Lecture on Weber's Legal-Rational Authority and bureaucracy

Learning objective 14.2: Outline the historical development of the American federal bureaucracy

Audio Link 14.1: Back Story: Hamilton
Description: Historians address Hamilton including his time in cabinet and developing bureaucracy

Learning objective 14.3: Describe the structure of the federal bureaucracy, including executive branch agencies, cabinet departments, and regulatory bodies

Web Link 14.3: USA Jobs HR Site
Description: Students can explore and apply to federal bureaucratic jobs here

Web Link 14.4: Regulatory Process
Description:  An overview the regulatory process

Learning objective 14.4: Describe the tools of bureaucratic control, oversight, and reform

Web Link 14.1: Bureaucracy Benefits
Description: Article Praises Bureaucrats and outlines some of their important roles

Web Link 14.2: Senior Executive Service
Description: Overview of the SES in the Federal Government