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Classify Types of Authority
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SOC.161 Classify Types of Authority
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An institution has hereditary ceremonial leaders, an inspiring founder's legacy, and appointed compliance officers. A compliance officer enforces a public rule after a documented hearing. Which type governs that enforcement action?
A
Rational-legal authority - formal appointment, hearing rules, and documented procedure authorize enforcement
B
Traditional authority - the ceremonial leaders' inherited status controls each institutional action
C
Institutional influence - the officer encourages compliance but has no recognized enforcement jurisdiction
D
Charismatic authority - the founder's inspirational legacy directly authorizes the hearing decision
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