Question

Which among the following is not a concept given by Max Weber?

• A. Types of Action
• B. Bureaucracy
• C. Mechanical Solidarity
• D. Types of Authority

Hint:

Mechanical Solidarity is associated with Emile Durkheim.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Max Weber contributed several important sociological concepts related to authority, action, and bureaucracy.

Step 1:
Max Weber explained social action through categories such as rational, traditional, affective, and value-rational action. \[ \text{Types of Action is Weber's concept} \]

Step 2:
Weber developed the theory of bureaucracy as a rational form of organization. \[ \text{Bureaucracy is associated with Weber} \]

Step 3:
Weber classified authority into traditional, charismatic, and legal-rational authority. \[ \text{Types of Authority is Weber's concept} \]

Step 4:
Mechanical Solidarity was proposed by Emile Durkheim, not Max Weber. \[ \text{Mechanical Solidarity is incorrect} \]

Step 5:
Therefore, the correct answer is Mechanical Solidarity. \[ \boxed{\text{(3) Mechanical Solidarity}} \]