fullauthority
Full authority is a term used to describe the extent to which a person or entity is empowered to make decisions and execute actions within a defined domain without requiring external approval. This authority is bounded by legal, contractual, or organizational constraints and by the explicit scope granted to the actor. The concept is commonly discussed in management, governance, and legal settings.
In corporate governance and project management, a senior manager, executive, or project sponsor may be granted
Benefits include faster decision-making, clearer accountability, and cohesive direction. However, centralizing authority can create risks such
Implementation considerations include documenting the scope, time-bound constraints, revocation terms, and alignment with applicable laws and
See also: centralization, delegation, authority, autonomy, power of attorney.