In terms of their direction of flow in organizations, which is correct?
A)Responsibility flows down; authority flows up; accountability flows down.
B)Responsibility flows up; authority flows up; accountability flows down.
C)Responsibility flows down; authority flows up; accountability flows up.
D)Responsibility flows down; authority flows down; accountability flows up.

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Responsibility and authority both flow downwards from higher management to lower levels of the organizational hierarchy, while accountability flows upwards, as individuals at lower levels are accountable to those above them for their actions and performance.

In Terms of Their Direction of Flow in Organizations, Which