bureaucratic
/ˌbjʊrəˈkrætɪk/
adjective
- Relating to a system of government or management that follows fixed rules and a hierarchy of officials, often seen as slow or inefficient.
- Many companies are trying to reduce bureaucratic layers to make decisions faster.
- The bureaucratic process for getting a building permit took over six months.
- She was frustrated by the bureaucratic red tape that delayed her visa application.
- Overly concerned with rules, procedures, and paperwork, especially in a way that causes delay or frustration.
- His bureaucratic attitude made it hard for the team to try new ideas.
- The school's bureaucratic rules required three signatures just to change a classroom.
- Customers complained about the bureaucratic approach of the customer service department.
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