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Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Core

Accountability

Also called: answerability

ELI5

Ownership of an outcome and obligation to answer for it.

Used in conversation

“Do not describe accountability as agreed until the operative document says so.”

Pitch context

You will see “Accountability” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.

Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

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Sources & evidence · 2

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