| No. |
Responsibility |
Accountability |
| 1 |
Responsibile for completing the step in the process |
Accountable for ensuring that the step is completed appropriately |
| 2 |
Many people can be responsible for the action |
Only one person can be accountable for the action |
| 3 |
The doer |
Where the buck stops |
| 4 |
Responsible to the person accountable |
Responsible for ensuring that the work, task or process is completed to the required standard |
| 5 |
Assigned to do the work |
Make the final decision (sign-off) about the work including "yes" and "no" authority plus veto power |
| 6 |
Works on the activity |
Has ultimate ownership of the activity |
| 7 |
Entrusted with the task |
Liable for any faults |
| 8 |
The person responsible for doing it |
The person accountable to see that it's get done |
| 9 |
Delivers to Accountable's brief |
Accountable sign-off or approves the work Responsible provides |
| 10 |
Develops and makes happen |
Sets rules and policies |
| 11 |
Facilitates, coordinates and clarifies |
Directs, validates and approves |
