Weber's Theory of Power & Authority

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