Extending the Concept of Charismatic Leadership: An Illustration Using Bass’s (1990) Categories
- 27 June 2013
- book chapter
- Published by Emerald Publishing
Abstract
Using five categories summarized by Bass (1990), this chapter attempts to address three key questions about charismatic leadership: By focusing on Weber’s original view of charisma, we suggest that his three dimensions of charismatic leader behaviors underlie most contemporary approaches. By considering these three dimensions in more detail, we demonstrate how this view allows for different views of leadership and is distinguishable from management. Finally, by extending Weber’s view and by identifying two types of charismatic leaders who differ in their power motives, we suggest how the characteristics of followers and the context influence followers’ acceptance of charismatic leaders as legitimate. Some implications for leadership effectiveness are discussed.Keywords
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