Definition
bureaucratized
adjective
- characterized by excessive bureaucracy; made subject to rigid administrative procedures and rules
verb
- past tense and past participle of bureaucratize; to subject to bureaucratic control or procedures
Examples
- The company became increasingly bureaucratized after the merger, slowing down decision-making.
- Government agencies have been criticized for being too bureaucratized.
- The school bureaucratized its admissions process, requiring extensive documentation.
- Once the startup bureaucratized its operations, employees complained about red tape.
- The healthcare system was bureaucratized to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Small businesses often struggle when they become bureaucratized too quickly.