<Li> The third form of authority is Charismatic authority . Here, the charisma of the individual or the leader plays an important role . Charismatic authority is that authority which is derived from "the gift of grace" or when the leader claims that his authority is derived from a "higher power" (e.g. God or natural law or rights) or "inspiration", that is superior to both the validity of traditional and rational - legal authority and followers accept this and are willing to follow this higher or inspired authority, in the place of the authority that they have hitherto been following . Examples in this regard can be NT Rama Rao, a matinee idol, who went on to become one of the most powerful Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh . </Li> <P> History has witnessed several social movements or revolutions, against a system of traditional or legal - rational authority, which are usually started by Charismatic authorities . Weber states that what distinguishes authority from coercion, force and power on the one hand, and leadership, persuasion and influence on the other hand, is legitimacy . Superiors, he states, feel that they have a right to issue commands; subordinates perceive an obligation to obey . Social scientists agree that authority is but one of several resources available to incumbents in formal positions . For example, a Head of State is dependent upon a similar nesting of authority . His legitimacy must be acknowledged, not just by citizens, but by those who control other valued resources: his immediate staff, his cabinet, military leaders and in the long run, the administration and political apparatus of the entire society . </P> <P> Authority can be created either expressly or by implication; (2) public entities act publicly, using the same means to communicate the grant of authority to their agents that they use to communicate this to third parties; (3) apparent authority describes the situation when a principal has placed restrictions on an agent that are not known to a third party; (4) restrictions on government agents are accomplished in the open, through laws and regulations; (5) everyone, including contractors, are supposed to know the laws and regulations of our government; and thus (6) the concept of "apparent authority" is often inapt when dealing with the government, insofar as the only cognizable restrictions on the agent's authority are deemed known to third parties, shattering any appearance of authority . </P>

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