1. An organizational system characterized by hierarchical authority, formal procedures, and standardized rules for decision-making and administration
The bureaucratic structure of the government makes it difficult to implement changes quickly.
A estrutura burocrática do governo dificulta a implementação rápida de mudanças.
2. The arrangement of departments, offices, and hierarchical levels within an organization
The company's bureaucratic structure includes multiple layers of management approval.
A estrutura burocrática da empresa inclui múltiplas camadas de aprovação gerencial.