Authority is the personal duty to someone else (a higher level manager or the organization itself)to use organization resources effectively to complete an assignment.

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Authority refers to the right or power assigned to an individual to make decisions, direct others, and allocate resources to achieve organizational objectives. It is not a personal duty to someone else but a formal grant of power within an organizational structure.

Authority Is the Personal Duty to Someone Else (A Higher