If we employ Max Weber's approach to bureaucracy and look for similarities in such organizations as theCatholic Church, Ford Motor Company, and the U. S. Government, we are dealing with bureaucracy as a (n)

A. simple organization.

B. expressive group.

C. ideal type.

D. single set of divergent, unrelated groups

C. ideal type.

Explanation:

Max Weber was a German sociologist. He was famous for his bureaucracy theory. According to theory of bureaucracy given by Max Weber, bureaucracy is the systematic formation for any organization. It is considered as the most rational and efficient way to organize human activity. It is designed as the ideal model for administration and management to maximize efficiency and maintain order.

The hierarchy and the management set up that is seen in organizations such as the United States federal government or in Ford Motor Company can be compared to the Max Weber's model where bureaucracy is ideal and an efficient way to improve efficiency.

Hence the answer is option (C).