Charismatic leaders build a following based upon which of the following ?
Correct answer: A. personal qualities
- A. personal qualities
- B. rational argument
- C. traditional authority
- D. collective wealth
Explanation
Weber's charismatic authority rests on followers' belief in a leader's exceptional personal qualities, such as courage, vision or holiness. Traditional authority depends on custom, while rational-legal authority depends on formal rules.
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