A bureaucracy is characterized by all of the following except . decentralized decision making formalized rules and regulations tasks that are grouped into functional departments highly routine operating tasks high work specialization

decentralized decision making

Explanation:

Bureaucracy is one of the forms of organizational structure. It is characterized by a standardized, formalized, and routined form of procedure. The decision making is centralized. The control of the organization is inbound in a few hands. One of the disadvantages of the structure is the lack of decentralization. The work becomes monotonous and there is a lack of motivation to work.

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d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."