Authority and responsibility go hand in hand. Comment.

"Authority and Responsibility Go Hand in Hand" — Administrative Analysis:

In classical administrative theory (Henri Fayol), Authority (the legitimate right to give orders and exact obedience) and Responsibility (the obligation to perform duty and answer for results) are two inseparable sides of the same coin (Principle of Parity of Authority and Responsibility):

• 1. Authority Without Responsibility leads to Tyranny: Vested power without accountability breeds autocratic behavior, corruption, abuse of power, and reckless administrative decisions.
• 2. Responsibility Without Authority leads to Paralysis: Holding a public servant accountable for delivering results without giving adequate decision-making power, finances, and disciplinary control leads to frustration, inefficiency, and operational failure.
• 3. Requisite Balance for Effective Governance: To ensure high performance, an administrator must be granted operational authority strictly commensurate with their assigned responsibilities.