12 Questions
What did Max Weber identify?
3 types of authority
How many types of authority did Max Weber identify?
3
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of authority identified by Max Weber?
Bureaucratic authority
According to Max Weber, traditional authority is based on:
Customs and traditions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of traditional authority?
Formal rules and regulations
In traditional authority, power is typically passed down through:
Inheritance
Which of the following best defines traditional authority?
A form of authority based on long-established customs and traditions
In traditional authority, power is typically passed down through:
Family lineage
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of traditional authority?
Rational-legal legitimacy
Which of the following is an example of charismatic authority?
A religious leader who gains followers through their personal charisma
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of charismatic authority?
Relies on traditional customs and norms
What distinguishes charismatic authority from traditional and legal-rational authority?
Charismatic authority is based on the personal charisma of the leader
Test your knowledge on Max Weber's theories of authority. This quiz will assess your understanding of the types of authority identified by Weber and challenge you to identify the one type that he did not include.
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