The word "bureaucratic" refers to a system or organization that follows strict rules and procedures, making decision-making slow and complex. It often involves excessive red tape and formalities. Full definition
While corporations use similar techniques for high level team members, federal agencies send the applicant through the numerous interview stages because of bureaucratic red tape. (topresume.com)
In bureaucratic schools where teachers felt no one was listening to them, efforts to boost achievement rarely got off the ground. (ascd.org)
The modern bureaucratic process of science is now not even trying to search for the truth. (joannenova.com.au)