The Effect of Charisma (Halperts Dimensions of Charisma)

Robert J. House developed a theory of charismatic leadership that defines

charisma in terms of its effects.
Following are the effects produced by charismatic leaders in group
members.
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Group members trust the leaders beliefs.

Group members have beliefs similar to those of the leader.
Group members accept the leader unquestionably.
Group members have affection for the leader.
Group members willingly obey the leader.
Group members Identify with and attempt to emulate (follow) the leader.
Group members have emotional involvement in the mission.
Group members have heightened (Sharp, Sensitive) goals
Group members feel they will be able to accomplish or contribute to the
accomplishment of the mission.

Jane A. Halpert has factor- analyzed (statically clustered) these nine effects into
three dimensions:
a) Referent Power
b) Expert Power
c) Job Involvement
a) Referent Power
Referent power is the ability to influence others and stems from the
desirable traits and characteristics of the leader.
If we like a leader, he or she might be able to exercise referent power.
b) Expert Power
Expert power is the ability to influence others because of the specialized
knowledge, skills, or abilities of the leader.

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c) Job Involvement
Job Involvement is the feeling of being highly committed to the job.
In summary, the nine charismatic effects in House's theory can be reduced
to three dimensions: referent power, expert power, and job involvement.

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