Elite Unity
Elite unity alignment pattern implies the cooperation of most elites under
a unified leadership with the authority to single-handedly formulate and
implement transformative projects. Other things being equal, this condition
not only maximizes institutional coordination but also allows
projects formulated to be more comprehensive. Furthermore, unity is the
favorable condition for the creation of cohesive organizations, for developing
class relations to elites’ liking, for formulating a clear and consistent
legitimizing discourse, and for disseminating ideologies internally and
externally.