Explanation:

- Positions with clearly defined responsibilities: Bureaucracies emphasize job specialization, where duties are explicitly defined.

- Positions ordered in a hierarchy: Hierarchical structure ensures a clear chain of command and accountability.

- Rules and Precedents: Bureaucracies operate based on established regulations to ensure consistency and fairness.

- Personality: In a classic bureaucratic context, this does not relate to using personality in operations, but the term could refer to the impersonal nature of bureaucracies where decisions are made based on rules rather than personal preference.

Let's review the options:

- Option 1 (1, 1, 2): Missing rules and precedents.

- Option 2 (1, 2, 3): Correctly includes all relevant characteristics except personality.

- Option 3 (1, 2, 3, 4): Lists all, including personality.

- Option 4 (2, 3, 4): Missing clear responsibilities.

Your highlighted option 2 (1, 2, 3) matches the main characteristics classic to Weber's view on bureaucracy, excluding personality.