Lecture 32: Max Weber | Power, Authority and Bureaucracy | UPSC Sociology Optional

In this lecture of our Sociology series covers Max Weber's theory of power, authority and bureaucracy. Understand the difference between power and authority, the three types of legitimate authority (traditional, charismatic and rational-legal), and the ideal type of bureaucracy with its key features such as hierarchy, rules, specialisation and impersonality. The lecture also discusses dysfunctions of bureaucracy, the iron cage, and critiques by Merton, Michels and Gouldner. Ideal for UPSC Sociology Optional, UGC NET Sociology, and other competitive exam aspirants. Watch the Full Playlist:    • UPSC Sociology Optional Course – Complete ...   Subscribe to MaargX UPSC for regular Sociology Optional lectures, answer writing sessions, and UPSC Mains strategy sessions. 📚 Courses Offered at MaargX UPSC ──────────────────────── 🔹 Sociology Batch Classes - https://maargxupsc.com/sociology-batc... 🔹 Sociology Optional Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/sociology-opti... 🔹 Sociology Optional Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/sociology-opti... 🔹 Sambhav Mock Interviews - https://maargxupsc.com/sambhav-mock-i... 🔹 GS Prelims Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-prelims-men... 🔹 GS Mains Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-mains-mento... 🔹 GS Prelims + Mains Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-prelims-mai... 🔹 PSIR Optional Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/psir-optional-... 🔹 Anthropology Optional Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/anthropology-o... 🔹 RAS Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/ras-mentorship/ 🔹 EASE Essay Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/ease-essay-men... 🔹 GS Mains Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-mains-test-... 🔹 GS Mains Test Series (75 Days Plan) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-mains-test-... 🔹 GS Prelims Test Series (GS & CSAT) - https://maargxupsc.com/prelims-test-s... 🔹 Anthropology Optional Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/anthropology-o... 🔹 PSIR Optional Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/psir-optional-... 🔹 CAPF Batch (10 Months) - https://maargxupsc.com/gurukul-capf-1... 🔹 CAPF Batch (6 Months) - https://maargxupsc.com/gurukul-capf-6... 🔹 GS Foundation Batch (One Year) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-foundation-... 🔹 GS Foundation Batch (Two Year) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-foundation-... 🔹 GS Foundation Batch (Three Year) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-foundation-... 📖 Free Study Material ──────────────────────── 🔹 Daily Current Affairs - https://maargxupsc.com/daily-current-... 🔹 Grammar Guide - https://maargxupsc.com/grammar-guide/ 🔹 RAS Prelims MCQ Hub - https://maargxupsc.com/ras-prelims-mc... 🔹 RAS Notes English Medium - https://maargxupsc.com/ras-notes-engl... 🔹 NCERT Study Material - https://maargxupsc.com/ncert-study-ma... 🔹 NIOS Study Material - https://maargxupsc.com/nios/ 🔹 IGNOU Study Material - https://maargxupsc.com/ignou/ 🌐 www.maargxupsc.com | 📞 Call/WhatsApp: 7877885089 | 📧 contact@maargxupsc.com #MaxWeber #PowerAndAuthority #Bureaucracy #WeberBureaucracy #TypesOfAuthority #SociologyOptional #UPSCSociology #UPSC #CivilServices #UGCNETSociology #WeberianSociology #SociologicalThinkers #Sociology #MaargXUPSC