Multiple choice

Which one of the following is not the basis of Max Weber's Authority theory?

  1. Traditional Authority

  2. Charismatic Authority

  3. Political Authority

  4. Legal Authority
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Explanation

Max Weber identified three ideal types of legitimate authority: traditional, charismatic, and legal-rational. Traditional authority is based on long-standing customs, charismatic authority on the exceptional qualities of an individual, and legal-rational authority on established laws and rules. 'Political authority' is not one of the specific categories in Weber's tripartite classification.

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