TYPES OF

LEADERS
HIPACCORDING TO MAX WEBER
 TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP
Traditional leadership is defined as a style
where power is given to the leader based on
traditions of the past. Current examples would
be kings, dictators and many of today's
business leaders. In the past, almost all
leaders were considered traditional and their
power was tied to their past leaders. Many of
these leaders inherited their power from their
predecessors. Today, traditional leaders rise to
power through large organizations.
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Leaders are viewed as having control and power
because those holding the position before them had
control and power Leaders are followed because of
personal loyalty to the position, not to the
individual Followers are promoted based on
favoritism and office politics
Followers are loyal to the position and what it
represents rather than who happens to be holding a
particular office. Other traditional leadership traits
are an ability to take action and give energy toward
realizing goals and objectives. All efforts are
directed at achieving what is expected and results
are the most important evidence of success.
 WEAKNESSES
Traditional leadership does come with some problems.
New ideas are not always welcomed by the traditional
leader as he is usually the source for all new business and
ways of operating. Without input from her team, the
traditional leader is often unaware of changes and
problems and is slow to react to change. The traditional
leader also has a tendency to have frequent turnover
among his team. Employees grow frustrated at not
having input into their work and frequently leave when
better opportunities arise
 BUREAUCRATIC LEADERSHIP
Bureaucratic leadership is one of the leadership styles postulated by Max
Weber in 1947. It is a system of management whereby employees are
made to follow specific rules and lines of authority created by the
superiors. In other words, these set of leaders function based on social
regulations fixed by higher authorities within the organization.
The bureaucratic leadership pattern focuses on the administrative needs
an organization has. Teams and departments of various private and
public sector employ this system of management. But it is used mostly
in the public sector, which relies heavily on consistency and adherence
to rules and regulations to get whatever results they seek.
However, there are unique features that differentiate the Bureaucratic style
of Leadership from others practiced by organizations across the globe.
Leaders in this leadership setting create a form of separation for the
labor requirements which teams need to complete. In this case, there is
a line of command with each leader having separate powers in their
jurisdiction. They also do not like laws that are more flexible. Instead,
they prefer to have rigid rules and regulations to govern people.
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It removes favoritism from the equation.
It centralizes duties and roles within a team
It promotes higher levels of creativity
It creates a stronger level of job security.
It is a predictable form of leadership.
It always seeks to create best practices
It is a leadership style which offers upward
scalability
It is a style of leadership which encourages
familiarity
 WEAKNESSES
It has a structure which has limited forward movement.
It can be a challenge to increase productivity
. It is often based on a system of quotas.
It is a leadership style which bases decisions on cost
structures
It does not offer freedom for creativity.
It is not always a system that is efficient
It can be difficult for bureaucratic leaders to adapt to
change
 CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP
Charisma is a trait often associated with leaders
and the world is full of examples of people being
described as charismatic leaders. The term
charismatic comes from the ancient Greek word
charis, which means grace, kindness and life.
Charismatic people are considered as graceful and
virtuous. The idea of using one’s charisma and
influence in order to lead is not a new way of looking
at leadership, although the theories around it are
rather recent.
The idea of a strong and noble leader, who relies on
personal characteristics, has been present in history.
People have attributed and associated great
personalities with the ability to rule in a good manner
ever since the dawn of time
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As mentioned above, charismatic leadership can at its
best, be an inspirational style to lead. A successful,
charismatic leader is able to create a vision, which
attract subordinates to the cause. The ability to
motivate and empower people through this vision can
eventually lead to more success.
Consider an example of a failing business. A charismatic
leader can utilize the tools of charismatic leadership
and create a vision of an organization that leads the
industry. The message of the better future, and the
confidence the leader shows towards subordinates can
guarantee the employers are motivated to work together
towards these goals. As the examples and research data above
shows, the right type of motivation and vision can boost people’s
ability to get the job done more effectively.
 WEAKNESSES
But as we briefly mentioned at the start of the section, charismatic
leadership is not always transformational in a positive manner. The
vision, envisaged by the charismatic leader, is not always universally
positive and in the darkest examples of the human history, it can be
deadly. If you consider the essence of charismatic leadership –
dominance, confidence, strong convictions and the ability to get
followers on your side – then one example of charismatic leader from
history could be Adolf Hitler. He was able to paint a vision of a future
for people, which they took at face value.
Unlike ethical leadership, charismatic leadership doesn’t make judgments
on whether the vision is good or sustainable. Therefore, there isn’t
much room for inner moral conflicts within the leadership theory. The
problem is that a charismatic leader might be driven by self-interest or
poor judgment, instead of showcasing values that cherish other people’s
wellbeing.
In a less-sinister manner, charismatic leadership can slip into arrogance or
tunnel vision. The leader, along with his or her followers, can simply
focus on the vision, without re-evaluating or examining its validity or
attainability. For an organisation, this could be devastating, as
resources might be better spent in a different manner.
HUMANA By:

Arabella Andao
Ervin Jade Almonte
Francis Jay Balones
Mark Joseph Gerodias
Rea Angelyn Redoble