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In a charismatic authority system, the receiver of the order obeys the order because he sees in the giver of the order:

  1. magical powers

  2. extraordinary wisdom

  3. divine powers

  4. a rare vision
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Explanation

Max Weber defined charismatic authority as being based on the followers' belief in the extraordinary or 'magical' qualities of a leader. This type of authority is not based on tradition or legal rules but on the perceived unique powers of the individual. Followers obey because they are inspired by the leader's perceived supernatural or exceptional character.

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