WAEC - Government (2000 - No. 26)
Redtapism in the civil service refers to
the use of red tapes on legal documents
slowness of action
the co-operation between civil servants and politicians
the politicisation of the civil service
Explication
Redtapism in the civil service refers to excessive bureaucracy, procedures or formalities that lead to delays and inefficiency in decision-making and implementation of policies or services. It often involves unnecessary rules, regulations and paperwork that slow down processes.