FAQ About Max Weber
What are the three types of authority according to Max Weber?
Max Weber categorized authority into three distinct types:
Traditional Authority: This type is based on established customs and practices. Leaders often inherit their positions based on family lines or long-standing traditions.
Charismatic Authority: This type is derived from the personal appeal and extraordinary characteristics of a leader. Such authority rests on the devotion to the exceptional sanctity or heroism of an individual.
Rational-Legal Authority: This type is founded on established laws and procedures. Leaders derive their authority from legal rules and bureaucratic systems, often linked to modern state governance and institutions.
