FTP name this German author of The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.
In an early work, he discussed the medieval commenda and concluded that Florence was the birthplace of the modern general partnership. He introduced an analytic tool formed in part by "one-sided accentuation of one or more points of view," and used it in identifying traditional, rational-legal and charismatic sources of authority. He also used his tool of the ideal type in studying the rationalizing influence of bureaucracy. In one essay, he argued that a rational approach to acquiring wealth was one consequence of belief in predestination. FTP name this German author of The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.
In an early work, he discussed the medieval commenda and concluded that Florence was the birthplace of the modern general partnership.
Maximilian {Weber}