Difference between authority, responsibility and accountability. - Vidyadip

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Difference between authority, responsibility and accountability.

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S.No.	Basis	Authority	Responsibility	Accountability
1.	Meaning	It means the right to take decisions and command subordinates.	It means the obligation to perform the assigned task.	It means being answerable for the final outcome.
2.	Origin	It originates from job position in the scalar chain.	It arises from delegated authority.	It arises from responsibility.
3.	Flow	It flows downward from superior to subordinate.	It flows upward i.e. from subordinate to superior.	It flows upward i.e. from subordinate to superior.
4.	Delegation	It can be delegated.	It cannot be delegated entirely.	It cannot be delegated at all.

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