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291. Authority generated by the personality or personal appeal of an individual is referred as______________?
Moderate
- A. traditional authority
- B. charismatic authority
- C. rational domination
- D. Patrimonialism
Explanation: Charismatic authority rests on followers’ belief in a leader’s exceptional personal qualities or appeal. Traditional authority depends on custom, while rational-legal authority depends on formal rules.
Correct answer: charismatic authority