noun
- excessive adherence to bureaucratic rules and procedures, often at the expense of efficiency or common sense
Usage: typically used as a criticism; often appears in political or organizational contexts
Examples
- The company's bureaucratism prevented employees from making quick decisions.
- Government bureaucratism often slows down important projects.
- Critics argue that bureaucratism in schools limits teachers' ability to innovate.
- The new manager worked to reduce bureaucratism in the department.
- Excessive bureaucratism can frustrate both customers and employees.