The people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command is called
A) delegation.
B) line authority.
C) staff authority.
D) accountability.
E) hierarchy.

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Accountability refers to the obligation of those with authority and responsibility to report and justify their task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command. Delegation refers to assigning tasks to others who are lower in the chain of command. Line authority refers to the authority to make decisions in a specific functional area. Staff authority refers to the authority to provide advice, support, and assistance to those with line authority. Hierarchy refers to the levels of authority and responsibility in an organization.

The People with Authority and Responsibility Are Subject to Reporting