Skip to content. I also very rarely see contractual obligations referred to as duties. About the author Ken Adams is the leading authority on how to say clearly whatever you want to say in a contract.
The voice that matters. Contact Ken. Privacy Policy. An obligation, on the other hand, arises out of a set of rules aimed at maintaining order that one has signed himself up for. These distinctions can be applied to the workplace. Guided by the philosophical definition of duty, a business' ownership and management have a moral duty to respect their employees and provide a positive work environment. Employees expect a workplace that allows them to air concerns without fear of retaliation or cold treatment from managers.
An ethical employer considers the well-being and advancement of his workers when making business decisions. He does not seek to arbitrarily replace an employee without good reason or a warning. An employer's obligations are often tied to legal responsibilities. For example, an employer must implement health and safety measures in the workplace in accordance with local, state and federal laws as well as industry standards.
Emergency exits should be easily accessible. It requires allegiance on the part of the concerned individual, for the discharge of duties and responsibilities successfully. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Key Differences Between Duty and Responsibility The points given below are substantial so far as the difference between duty and responsibility is concerned: Duty refers to the legal or moral obligation, or commitment towards certain work, which you are expected to perform, in general, or special circumstances.
Duties show a hidden binding force that impels a person to do a certain act, which is regarded as the right thing to do in a particular situation. As against, responsibility brings authority, i.
Duties exhibits respect, sincerity, of the person towards the work task , elders and superiors and obedience. Conversely, Responsibility gives birth to accountability, i. Duty requires the sacrifice of self-interest by the person to whom it is ascribed. In contrast, responsibility demands trustworthiness and loyalty, i. On the other hand, responsibility is nothing but demanded duties, which are shouldered on a person who is competent and conscientious enough to handle it.
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