Mr. Saurabh, a Supervisor in Axle LTD. is given a target of producing 100 units of a product per
day. One of the workers, Sudhir comes with an idea which can complete the production target
of 100 units per day easily, but required installation of a new machine and some training time
for workers. Saurabh, instead of appreciating him, ordered to follow the same pattern of
production and to complete his work. Which limitation of one of the function of management is
seen here?
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Answer:
Authority is the legal right of person or superior to command his subordinates while accountability is the obligation of individual to carry out his duties as per standards of performance.
Authority flows from the superiors to subordinates, in which orders and instructions are given to subordinates to complete the task. It is only through authority, a manager exercises control. In a way through exercising the control the superior is demanding accountability from subordinates. If the marketing manager directs the sales supervisor for 50 units of sale to be undertaken in a month. If the above standards are not accomplished, it is the marketing manager who will be accountable. Therefore, we can say that authority flows from top to bottom and responsibility flows from bottom to top. Accountability is a result of responsibility and responsibility is result of authority. Therefore, for every authority an equal accountability is attached.
Answer:
Mr. Saurabh, a Supervisor in Axle LTD. is given a target of producing 100 units of a product per
day. One of the workers, Sudhir comes with an idea which can complete the production target
of 100 units