Question
Distinguish between authority and responsibility on the basis of:
  1. Direction or flow.
  2. Delegation.
  3. Origin.

Answer

S.No.
Basis
Authority
Responsibility
1.
Direction/ Flow
It flows downwards.
It flows upwards.
2.
Delegation
It can be delegated.
It is absolute and cannot be delegated.
3.
Origin
It arises from law or contract.
It arises from authority.

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