Difference Between

Negotiation vs Mediation   As alternative dispute resolution techniques, we have known negotiation and mediation for long, long time now. Even in the time of kings and even before between tribes, these were techniques that were based on give and take to resolve bitter disputes. Disputes can turn into ugly... 

Control Limits vs Specification Limits If a layman looks or hears the words control limits and specification limits, he will probably get nothing out of them, but the same words mean a lot to those involved in production process in a factory. There are many who confuse between these concepts despite them being... 

Transformed Resources vs Transforming Resources The production process is always involved with inputs as well as outputs. Inputs are invariably raw materials, while outputs are products that are desired to be sold in the markets. In modern management theories, it is common to encounter words like transformed... 

Project vs Program One question that troubles many is the difference between a program and project. Whether he is given a program or a project does not mean much to a layman, but to a manager, it means a lot as both entail different functions and responsibilities that will be clear only when the differences between... 

Public vs Private Procurement When we talk about public and private sectors, we know that we are talking about two different entities that have different work ethics, different roles and responsibilities in the economy, and different work parameters. In case of public enterprises, the first and foremost objective... 

Code of Ethics vs Code of Conduct Of late, there has been a lot of talk about codes of ethics and codes of conduct. As their names suggest, codes of ethics have a weighing upon decisions made by individuals and companies, whereas codes of conduct have a bearing upon actions taken by individuals as well as organizations.... 

Accountability vs Responsibility Accountability and Responsibility are two words that are quite often confused due to the similarity between their meanings. Strictly speaking, these two words have to be understood differently. The word ‘accountability’ is generally used in the sense of ‘answerability’.... 

Goals vs Targets Goals and Targets are two words used in the English language that show difference between them when it comes to their usage. Goals refer to the ‘primary ambition’ that people cherish time and again to achieve. On the other hand, targets are aims we strive to reach. This is the basic difference... 

Protocol vs Procedure Protocol is a word that is mostly heard in relation with diplomacy and bureaucracy. It is similar in meaning to policy and procedures that are put in place to avoid chaos or any diplomatic blunder that may be a cause of embarrassment to a government. However, it is not just foreign office... 

ISO 17025 vs ISO 9001 ISO means International organization for standardization. ISO 17025 is for laboratory accreditation. ISO 9001 is for quality management systems, for organization needs. ISO 17025 assess the competence of a conformity assessment body (CAB). A CAB means a laboratory. This is a tool to demonstrate... 

Walkthrough vs Inspection Walkthrough and Inspection are two words that are used in organizational behavior and in business. The two terms are indeed different when it comes to their inner meanings. A walkthrough is nothing but an informal meeting that takes place to evaluate the performance of a product. ... 

Short Term Planning vs Long Term Planning Planning is a crucial process that helps one in developing his goals for his future. There is a famous saying which says that if you are not planning for success, you are planning for failure. This means that to achieve success, planning is essential for everyone. Now,... 

Centralisation vs Decentralisation Decentralisation is an important concept that has been a topic of hot debate in the last few decades. It applies to all organizations and even governments and pertains to devolution of power from the top to the bottom, grass root levels. Centralisation is just the opposite of... 

Approach vs Method Approach and Method are two words that are often confused due to the appearing similarity in their meanings. Strictly speaking there is some difference between the two words. Approach refers to an act or means of coming near or approaching as in the expression ‘made an approach’. In the... 

Evaluation vs Monitoring Evaluation and Monitoring are two words that are often used in documenting. They are also often confused as words that have the same meaning. Strictly speaking their meanings are different too. Through monitoring you can review progress. On the other hand through evaluation you can... 

Project Management vs Operation Management Before we get to differences between project management and operations management, it is pertinent to brush up on our knowledge of projects and operations. It is a fact that all activities of an organization can be divided into projects and operations. Operations are...