Write two differences between authority and responsibility.

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Difference Between Authority and ResponsibilityForm of DifferenceAuthorityResponsibilityMeaningIt is a legal right to co...

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Difference Between Authority and ResponsibilityForm of DifferenceAuthorityResponsibilityMeaningIt is a legal right to co...

Form of Difference	Authority	Responsibility
Meaning	It is a legal right to command and control subordinates.	It is the obligation of a subordinate to perform the work assigned by his superior.
Origin	It arises either from a formal contract or legal provision.	It arises from a superior-subordinate relationship.
Flow	Authority always flows downward.	Responsibility always flows upward.
Delegation	Authority can be delegated and shared.	Responsibility can be assigned but not delegated.
Period	It may continue. It has a longer period than responsibility.	It comes to an end of the completion of the task.
Nature	It is power.	It is my duty.
Termination	Authority can be terminated by giving a notice.	It cannot be terminated so easily.