Multiple choice

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

 
Scholar
Viewpoint
1. F. Riggs
In developing countries, bureaucracy also performs political roles
2. Harold Laski
Bureaucracy is a threat to democratic government
3. S. Eisenstadt
Bureaucracy is the most rational form of organization

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2

  2. Only 1

  3. Only 2

  4. 1 and 3

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A Correct answer
Explanation

F. Riggs correctly observed that in developing countries, bureaucracy performs political roles due to weak party systems and administrative dominance. Harold Laski correctly warned that bureaucracy could threaten democratic government if it becomes too powerful and unaccountable. However, S. Eisenstadt did NOT say bureaucracy is the most rational form of organization - that was Max Weber. Eisenstadt studied bureaucracies in historical and comparative contexts but didn't make this specific claim attributed to Weber. So only 1 and 2 are correctly matched.