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MAX WEBER Concept of Power

Max Weber defined authority as legitimized power that is accepted by people. He identified three categories of authority: traditional authority based on long-standing traditions, charismatic authority derived from an individual's charisma and abilities, and legal authority that is legitimized through a consciously created legal system. Power is the ability to control others' behavior through resources and position, while authority involves a reciprocal relationship where commands are obeyed due to custom, devotion, or recognition of legitimacy.

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MAX WEBER Concept of Power

Max Weber defined authority as legitimized power that is accepted by people. He identified three categories of authority: traditional authority based on long-standing traditions, charismatic authority derived from an individual's charisma and abilities, and legal authority that is legitimized through a consciously created legal system. Power is the ability to control others' behavior through resources and position, while authority involves a reciprocal relationship where commands are obeyed due to custom, devotion, or recognition of legitimacy.

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MAX WEBER: CONCEPT OF POWER AND AUTHORITY

Authority Meaning: Authority Legitimized power Legitimacy acceptance of exercise of power

Power - Meaning
Ability to carry out wishes, policies To control behavior of others The person with power has resources to force his will The resources come from his position in group Power in a social relationship It is reciprocal relationship

Concept of Authority
Probability of a command to be obeyed Obedience depends on diverse motives Determined by interest situation By mere custom Personal devotion of the Authority rests on force Force recognized on legitimacy Legitimized power is authority

Categories of Authority
Traditional Authority: Belief in sacredness of tradition Tradition, Privilege, Honor represented by patriarchal authority Charismatic authority: Uncommon, extraordinary devotion to heroic force of an individual Legal authority: Belief in legality of consciously created order Right to give commands rested in the person His right to govern legitimized by enactment.

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