Question

Obligation of a subordinate to properly perform the assigned duty is known as ______.

Options

• Delegation

• Acсountability

• Responsibility

• Authority

Answer 1

Obligation of a subordinate to properly perform the assigned duty is known as Responsibility.

Explanation:

Responsibility is the obligation of a subordinate to properly perform the duty assigned by a superior; it flows upward. A person given responsibility must be granted commensurate authority to carry it out, and once responsibility is accepted, the subordinate becomes answerable for performance.