The process of incorporating potentially threatening charismatic leaders into the bureaucratic structure of a successful social movement is known as:

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Co-optation refers to the process of absorbing new elements into the leadership or policy-making structure of an organization, often to neutralize potential threats or to bring charismatic leaders into a more controlled environment.

The Process of Incorporating Potentially Threatening Charismatic Leaders into the Bureaucratic