In the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:

• Option 1:How does the bureaucracy affect your life and freedom as an ordinary citizen? In what ways does it hinder or help your life?  Do you see the bureaucracy as an effective aspect in your life, or do you see issues with the bureaucracy as it stands? Why/why not? List one issue you would change concerning the bureaucracy and how you would remedy the issue.
• Option 2: Identify a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court and discuss the nature of the case and the basis of the argument the Supreme Court used to reach the decision. Explain why you agree or disagree with the ruling?

Be sure to make connections between your ideas and conclusions and the research, concepts, terms, and theory we are discussing this week.

Follow-Up Post Instructions

•    You may choose either Option 1 or 2 for your Follow-Up post.
  •    Respond to at least one peer.
  •    Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
  •    Include a minimum of 1 scholarly source meaningfully to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.

SOLUTION:

Option 1:

The bureaucracy plays a significant role in shaping the life and freedom of ordinary citizens, and it often impacts our day to day experiences bot negative and positive. The bureaucracy system establish rules, regulations, and procedures that ensure fairness and consistency in how services are provided. They often manage essential services such as healthcare, education, and welfare. Without these structured systems, individuals may struggle to access these services. On the other hand, bureaucracy hinders us because the systems in place can be slow and in efficient. There is frustrating delays and/or excessive paperwork when trying to access services or resolve issues. According to Greenberg, these systems can create a sense of disempowerment among citizens. (Greenberg).  When citizens are forced to interact with large organizations they can feel disconnected from the democratic process. The bureaucracy can be an effective aspect in my life due to the stability and fairness it possess and the efficiency in large scale operations but it may also have issues life inefficiency and red tape, impersonality, excessive control and resistance to change. According to Schwartz, bureaucrats are required to put their own beliefs and biases aside and proceed purely on the basis of what benefits the organization. The intention is to use standard criteria to reduce the effect of personal biases. (Schwartz). I absolutely like the fairness of the system, even though it’s a double edged sword! One issue I would change concerning the bureaucracy is the excessive red tape. I think the complicated processes, forms and long waiting times can mak………………………………………………KINDLY CLICK ON THE PURCHASE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE ENTIRE SOLUTION FOR $8 OR CONTACT US VIA WHATSAPP NUMBER +254721652000