Practice mode Social Groups

What term refers to applying rules and regulations in an unimaginative, mechanical way?

Correct answer B. Trained incapacity

Explanation

Veblen's term trained incapacity describes how bureaucrats become so used to following rules that they cannot respond sensibly to new or unusual situations.

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