Based on the reading by Cauto and Bass, the main difference in the two beliefs are the direction of power discussed. Cauto believes that leadership flows in a more linear direction than what is believed by Bass. Cauto believed that the important influence can only be productive when going from the leader to the follower. On the other hand Bass believed that it was more cyclical and reciprocal where the followers pass inspiration and influence the leader who also enforces the ideas as they flow upward.
I think that the opinion and viewpoint that Cauto has is very dangerous. This crosses the line heading into the direction of tyrannicide where the influence of the leader is the only one that matters. Cauto is saying that the leaders should possess the influence to do what they think is best without the consideration of his subordinates. This thus implies that he would not be preoccupied with the wants and needs of whom he is supposed to lead. Cauto justifies that leaders do as they please which is never the best option for a leader.
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