Question

Differentiate between authority and responsibility.

Answer 1

Authority	Responsibility
Authority refers to the right/power to take decision by superiors.	Responsibilities refer to the obligation on the part of the subordinate for doing the assigned work.
Authority is right to give orders to subordinate.	Responsibility is the corollary of authority.
Authority is of two types : official authority and personal authority.	Responsibility is of one kind.
Authority should match responsibility to ensure smooth functioning of the organisation.	Responsibility should match authority for the smooth functioning of the organisation.