Bureaucratism -

Placing strict adherence to rules and paperwork above efficiency, effectiveness, or common sense.

Defining Electronic Bureaucracy and Bureaucratism - thaijo.org

An obsession with creating documentation, reports, and meetings, which serves as a substitute for actual work. bureaucratism

Excessive regulation and formality required before action can be taken.

Bureaucratism refers to the negative, dysfunctional aspects of a bureaucracy—a system where formal rules, procedures, and officialdom hinder efficiency, common sense, and responsiveness to human needs. It is often characterized by red tape, excessive hierarchy, and the prioritizing of form over substance. Core Characteristics of Bureaucratism Placing strict adherence to rules and paperwork above

Resistance to change, innovation, or modernization, often resulting in a "tendency toward rigidity".

The misuse of power by officials for personal gain. Historical and Theoretical Context The misuse of power by officials for personal gain

A tendency to issue orders from above without understanding or caring for the reality on the ground.