Difference between Authority and Responsibility
Basis
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Authority
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Responsibility
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Meaning
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It is the right of the manager to command his subordinates.
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It is the obligation of the subordinate to complete the assigned work.
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Origin
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It arises due to the position of superior.
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It arises due to superior-subordinate relationship.
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Flow
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It flows from top to bottom.
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It flows from bottom to top.
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Period
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It has longer period as compared to responsibility.
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It gets completed with the completion of the task so has the shorter period.
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Nature
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Authority is power.
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Responsibility is the duty.
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Delegation
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Authority can be delegated to others.
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Responsibility cannot be delegated.
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