Technically bureaucracy has one function taken for granted - consistency at scale. Even with bueracratic kerfluffles their algorithmic approach is usually far m

Technically bureaucracy has one function taken for granted - consistency at scale. Even with bueracratic kerfluffles their algorithmic approach is usually far more consistent. It also tends to be more organizationally driven than dynastic or personal. That is partially why even corrupt ones were an improvement over literal feudal fiefdoms historically. It is still often a source of mediocrity and stagnation but we should remember why they existed in the first place. They do need periodic reform and streamlining certainly.