What is authority, responsibility?

• Authority

  • The legitimate power given to a person

    • To use resources
    • And exercise discipline to reach to an objective

• Responsibility

  • The duties, assignments, and accountability for results

    • Associated with a function or position
  • Responsibility can be delegated

    • But not shared

• Must be twinned with

  • Accountability and reliability

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