A tendency to issue orders from above without understanding or caring for the reality on the ground.
Placing strict adherence to rules and paperwork above efficiency, effectiveness, or common sense. bureaucratism
Defining Electronic Bureaucracy and Bureaucratism - thaijo.org A tendency to issue orders from above without
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 and officialdom hinder efficiency
Resistance to change, innovation, or modernization, often resulting in a "tendency toward rigidity".