ADOLPH HITLER
     
     This case study explores the nature of charismatic leadership.  It shows how charisma can have a powerful, postive impact on a nation, institution, or business as well as disastrous consequences.  It identifies Adolph Hitler as a charismatic individual who, although an infamous figure in human history, nevertheless inspired powerful emotional loyalty, intense effort, amd substantial sacrifice among his subordinates and/or followers.  The case study suggests that the line between positive charismatic leadership and negative charismatic leadership may be finer than many observers believe.

 
Topics Include: Charisma, Communication, Discrimination, Ethics/Values

Theories Covered: Psychological Theories of Charisma: Sigmund Freud's Theory,   
                                Post-Freudian Theories, Social Psychological Theories, 
                                Social Theories of Charisma: Max Weber's Theory, Post-Weberian 
                                Theories, Management Theories of Charismatic Leadership: 
                                R.J. House's View of Charisma, Conger and Kanungo's Theory of 
                                Charisma, Psychoanalytical Theories of Charisma

Case Study Length: 25 pages        Teaching Note Length: 15 pages

Case Study: 9-153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95
Teaching Note: 9-153-TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95

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