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What were the names of Weber's three types of authority?
Traditional Authority
Charismatic Authority
Rational-Legal Authority
Power Authority
Decision Making Power
The UK Royal Family is an example of what type of authority?
Charismatic
Traditional
Rational - Legal
What is a definition of traditional authority?
Those in authority expect obedience on the grounds that traditions demand it
People follow a leader because of their personality
Is based on a set of rules
Barack Obama is an example of what type of authority?
Traditional
Rational - Legal
Charismatic
What is the definition of charismatic authority?
Based on traditions, people obey someone because it has always been that way
Depends on the qualities of the leader, people are drawn to a leader and follow them because of those qualities
Based on sets of rules and laws that are in place and give certain people power
Which model of authority did Weber say was the least stable?
Traditional
Charismatic
Rational - Legal
The UK Prime Minister is an example of what type of authority?
Traditional
Charismatic
Rational - Legal
What is a definition of rational - legal authority?
Based on the personality of the leader
Based on tradition and how things have been in the past
Rules & laws give people the right to authority
A teacher expecting a student to complete an assignment is what type of authority?
Traditional
Charismatic
Rational - Legal
How do politicians have their power removed by the people?
Through the ballot box
Through death
Through resignation
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