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Weber's Theory of Authority

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What are the three types of legitimate authority according to Weber?

  1. Traditional, charismatic, and rational-legal

  2. Traditional, bureaucratic, and charismatic

  3. Rational-legal, charismatic, and traditional

  4. Bureaucratic, traditional, and rational-legal

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Weber argued that there are three types of legitimate authority: traditional, charismatic, and rational-legal.

Which type of authority is based on custom and tradition?

  1. Traditional

  2. Charismatic

  3. Rational-legal

  4. Bureaucratic

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traditional authority is based on custom and tradition. It is the oldest and most widespread form of authority.

Which type of authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader?

  1. Traditional

  2. Charismatic

  3. Rational-legal

  4. Bureaucratic

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Charismatic authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader. It is often found in revolutionary or crisis situations.

Which type of authority is based on law and rational procedures?

  1. Traditional

  2. Charismatic

  3. Rational-legal

  4. Bureaucratic

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rational-legal authority is based on law and rational procedures. It is the most modern and efficient form of authority.

What is the difference between traditional and charismatic authority?

  1. Traditional authority is based on custom and tradition, while charismatic authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader.

  2. Traditional authority is based on law and rational procedures, while charismatic authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader.

  3. Traditional authority is based on custom and tradition, while charismatic authority is based on law and rational procedures.

  4. Traditional authority is based on law and rational procedures, while charismatic authority is based on custom and tradition.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traditional authority is based on custom and tradition, while charismatic authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader.

What is the difference between charismatic and rational-legal authority?

  1. Charismatic authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader, while rational-legal authority is based on law and rational procedures.

  2. Charismatic authority is based on custom and tradition, while rational-legal authority is based on law and rational procedures.

  3. Charismatic authority is based on law and rational procedures, while rational-legal authority is based on custom and tradition.

  4. Charismatic authority is based on custom and tradition, while rational-legal authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charismatic authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader, while rational-legal authority is based on law and rational procedures.

What is the difference between traditional and rational-legal authority?

  1. Traditional authority is based on custom and tradition, while rational-legal authority is based on law and rational procedures.

  2. Traditional authority is based on law and rational procedures, while rational-legal authority is based on custom and tradition.

  3. Traditional authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader, while rational-legal authority is based on law and rational procedures.

  4. Traditional authority is based on law and rational procedures, while rational-legal authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traditional authority is based on custom and tradition, while rational-legal authority is based on law and rational procedures.

Which type of authority is most likely to be found in a modern, industrialized society?

  1. Traditional

  2. Charismatic

  3. Rational-legal

  4. Bureaucratic

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rational-legal authority is most likely to be found in a modern, industrialized society.

Which type of authority is most likely to be found in a traditional, rural society?

  1. Traditional

  2. Charismatic

  3. Rational-legal

  4. Bureaucratic

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traditional authority is most likely to be found in a traditional, rural society.

Which type of authority is most likely to be found in a revolutionary situation?

  1. Traditional

  2. Charismatic

  3. Rational-legal

  4. Bureaucratic

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Charismatic authority is most likely to be found in a revolutionary situation.

Which type of authority is most likely to be found in a bureaucratic organization?

  1. Traditional

  2. Charismatic

  3. Rational-legal

  4. Bureaucratic

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bureaucratic authority is most likely to be found in a bureaucratic organization.

What are the characteristics of traditional authority?

  1. It is based on custom and tradition.

  2. It is hereditary.

  3. It is often found in rural societies.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traditional authority is based on custom and tradition, it is hereditary, and it is often found in rural societies.

What are the characteristics of charismatic authority?

  1. It is based on the personal qualities of the leader.

  2. It is often found in revolutionary situations.

  3. It is often unstable.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charismatic authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader, it is often found in revolutionary situations, and it is often unstable.

What are the characteristics of rational-legal authority?

  1. It is based on law and rational procedures.

  2. It is often found in modern, industrialized societies.

  3. It is often stable.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rational-legal authority is based on law and rational procedures, it is often found in modern, industrialized societies, and it is often stable.

What are the strengths of traditional authority?

  1. It is stable.

  2. It is legitimate.

  3. It is efficient.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Traditional authority is stable and legitimate, but it is not necessarily efficient.

What are the weaknesses of traditional authority?

  1. It is not efficient.

  2. It is not adaptable to change.

  3. It can be oppressive.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traditional authority is not efficient, it is not adaptable to change, and it can be oppressive.

What are the strengths of charismatic authority?

  1. It can be very inspiring.

  2. It can be very effective in times of crisis.

  3. It can lead to social change.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charismatic authority can be very inspiring, it can be very effective in times of crisis, and it can lead to social change.

What are the weaknesses of charismatic authority?

  1. It is often unstable.

  2. It can be unpredictable.

  3. It can lead to tyranny.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charismatic authority is often unstable, it can be unpredictable, and it can lead to tyranny.

What are the strengths of rational-legal authority?

  1. It is stable.

  2. It is efficient.

  3. It is predictable.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rational-legal authority is stable, efficient, and predictable.

What are the weaknesses of rational-legal authority?

  1. It can be bureaucratic.

  2. It can be impersonal.

  3. It can be unresponsive to the needs of the people.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rational-legal authority can be bureaucratic, impersonal, and unresponsive to the needs of the people.

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