Attraction and devotion to a leader cannot sustain a community indefinitely: the object of these emotions is mortal.This statement applies to _______________ authority.

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This statement applies to charismatic authority, as it is based on the personal qualities and charisma of the leader, rather than institutionalized rules or traditions. The leader's mortality means that the community's devotion and attraction will eventually fade or transfer to a new leader.

Attraction and Devotion to a Leader Cannot Sustain a Community