Within organizations, bureaucrats with rational authority have much more power over staff than organizations founded and led by individuals with charismatic authority.

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Organizations led by individuals with charismatic authority can exert a strong influence over staff due to the leader's personal qualities and ability to inspire loyalty and devotion, which can be more compelling than the formalized, impersonal power structures associated with rational authority.

Within Organizations, Bureaucrats with Rational Authority Have Much More Power