The purpose of having general rules in a bureaucratic organization is to prevent arbitrary government action provide a clear standard that can be known to all assure that the law is applied equally to all all of the above are reasons for having general rules.

The structure of a bureaucratic organisation is also known as the pyramidal command structure due to its resemblance to a pyramid, wherein the system of composed of those in higher commands, and those on the lower commands. In addition, certain rules were set in the organisation in order to promote equality among its members.