Under the principle of parity of authority and responsibility, a manager should receive
Correct answer: C. Enough authority to discharge assigned responsibility
- A. Authority without responsibility to preserve flexibility
- B. More responsibility than authority to ensure caution
- C. Enough authority to discharge assigned responsibility
- D. Equal authority with every manager in the organisation
Explanation
A person cannot reasonably be held responsible for results without having sufficient authority to obtain resources and direct relevant work. The principle requires a suitable balance, not identical authority for every manager.
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Management principles explain how organisations set objectives and coordinate people and resources to achieve them. Coverage includes planning, organising, staffing, directing, coordinating and controlling, along with authority, responsibility, delegation, span of control and the levels of management. These functions are related but not interchangeable, especially planning and controlling.
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