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Match the terms in Column I with the descriptions in Column II. I: (a) Authority, (b) Responsibility, (c) Accountability, (d) Centralisation. II: (1) Obligation to perform assigned duty, (2) Concentration of decision-making at top levels, (3) Answerability for the outcome, (4) Right to command and take decisions.

The correct matching is authority with the right to command, responsibility with the obligation to perform duty, accountability with answerability for outcomes, and centralisation with concentration of decision-making at the top. Other options swap responsibility and accountability or misplace centralisation.

  1. Aa-4, b-1, c-3, d-2Correct
  2. Ba-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
  3. Ca-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
  4. Da-2, b-1, c-3, d-4

Explanation

Authority is the right to command (4); responsibility is the obligation to perform duty (1); accountability is answerability for results (3); centralisation is concentration of decision-making at the top (2). Option C swaps responsibility and accountability.

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