Bureaucratic Overload (BO)
(Process Optimization / Corporate Red Tape)
An extreme form of process-driven management where rules, approvals, and documentation requirements take precedence over efficiency and common sense. BO practitioners believe that a well-documented process is more important than the outcome it produces.
Examples from practice
A company requiring multiple approvals for minor budget expenses; an organization where performance is measured by compliance with procedures rather than actual results.
Advantages
Ensures compliance; minimizes individual errors.
Disadvantages
Slows down operations; discourages innovation; increases administrative costs.