Weber, Domination and Legitimate Authority

Question 1

How does Weber define power?

Answer 1

The probability that an actor within a social relationship can carry out their own will despite resistance

Question 2

How does Weber define domination?

Answer 2

The probability that a command will be obeyed by a group of people

Question 3

What does Weber say about genuine domination?

Answer 3

Every genuine form of domination implies a minimum of voluntary compliance

Question 4

What does Weber say are the three species of ‘legitimate’ authority/domination?

Answer 4

1) Rational/legal grounds: resting on an established belief in the legality of enacted rules and the right of those elevated to authority under such rules to issue commands

2) Traditional grounds: resting on established rules of immemorial domination

3) Charismatic grounds: resting on devotion to heroism or exemplary character of a person or order