Max Weber, a renowned German sociologist and political thinker, made a significant contribution to administrative theory through his systematic study of bureaucracy. His ideas provided a scientific and rational approach to understanding the structure and functioning of modern administrative organizations. Weber considered bureaucracy as the most efficient form of organization for achieving administrative goals in large and complex societies. Weber’s theory of bureaucracy is based on the concept of rational-legal authority. According to him, authority can be classified into three types: traditional authority, charismatic authority, and rational-legal authority. Traditional authority is based on customs and traditions, while charismatic authority depends on the personal qualities of a leader. Rational-legal authority, which forms the foundation of bureaucracy, is based on established rules, laws, and procedures. Weber argued that modern organizations should operate according to rational-legal principles to ensure efficiency and fairness. One of Weber’s major contributions was the identification of the ideal characteristics of bureaucracy. He described bureaucracy as a hierarchical organization where positions are arranged in a clear chain of command. Each lower level is supervised and controlled by a higher