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Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Core

Role

Also called: organisational role

ELI5

A defined set of responsibilities, authority and expected contributions.

Used in conversation

“Can we test the claim about role against employee data and lived experience?”

Pitch context

You will see “Role” 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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