Following are the main differences between traditional and charismatic authorities :
| S.No. |
Traditional Authority |
Charismatic Authority |
| 1. |
It is based on tradition or history. |
It is based on personal vitrues and miracles of a person |
| 2. |
It is based on belief or faith. |
It is based on performance and dynamic qualities. |
| 3. |
It has no regard for logic or intelligence. |
It regards intelligence. |
| 4. |
It is generation based. |
It is not generation based. |
| 5. |
E.g., Authority of the old in home. |
E.g. Authority of leader like Narendra Modi. |
