Functions of Power Elites in the Situation of Crisis

Purpose: The aim of the article is to highlight analytically nodal functions power elite, which are implemented in situation crisis situation. separation these a consequence relating actions authorities relation social needs and expectations emergency. characteristics have been illustrated with references practice political undertaken selected countries. Design/Methodology/Approach: methodological basis for analysis assumptions that contribute functional perspective explanation, referring achievements Talcott Parsons, Jeffrey C. Alexander Niclas Luhmann. What particularly important here interpretation function as specific relationship between group elites its environment, generates imperative directions power’s action. Findings: strategic positioning elite structure implies implementation key sphere counteracting threats related Practical Implications: separate may be empirical research aimed at analyzing comparing activities different Originality/Value: original model elite.