Comments on: The Difference Between Accountability and Responsibility http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/ Responsible Leadership, Teamwork, and Change Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:56:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Gregory Cuellar » Responsibility and Accountability http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-1764 Gregory Cuellar » Responsibility and Accountability Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:20:50 +0000 http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-1764 [...] own feelings lie closer to those of Christopher Avery, who says: I prefer to use the word Accountability to refer to making, keeping, and managing [...] [...] own feelings lie closer to those of Christopher Avery, who says: I prefer to use the word Accountability to refer to making, keeping, and managing [...]

]]> By: Christopher http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-1760 Christopher Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:28:02 +0000 http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-1760 Dennis, thanks for getting to the point as President Truman did. Christopher Dennis, thanks for getting to the point as President Truman did.
Christopher

]]> By: Dennis Deitch http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-1689 Dennis Deitch Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:40:04 +0000 http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-1689 Perhaps it would help to think of one of the quotes that former President Harry S. Truman was famous for, and that is, "The Buck Stops Here". That is probably the clearest and most well-known statements of accountability ever made, and it leaves no doubt in one's mind as to where the ultimate responsibility lies. Perhaps it would help to think of one of the quotes that former President Harry S. Truman was famous for, and that is, “The Buck Stops Here”. That is probably the clearest and most well-known statements of accountability ever made, and it leaves no doubt in one’s mind as to where the ultimate responsibility lies.

]]> By: Thiago http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-703 Thiago Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:06:32 +0000 http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-703 Thank you so much man, I´m from Brazil, 22 year old, and this article was so clear about this question, brings up a solution instead of the traditional bla bla bla about the theme, and therefore a great opinion. Thank you so much man. Hope I made myself clear about this. Thank you so much man, I´m from Brazil, 22 year old, and this article was so clear about this question, brings up a solution instead of the traditional bla bla bla about the theme, and therefore a great opinion. Thank you so much man. Hope I made myself clear about this.

]]> By: J Moore http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-472 J Moore Tue, 10 May 2011 21:09:09 +0000 http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-472 Yes Gyriene. You are responsible for training these individuals. You are accountable for the way you trained these individuals. Let's say that the marines were trained poorly. Whenever they performed, they demonstrated substandard knowledge and understanding of the task. Therefore, you are to be held accountable for the way you trained them. Yes Gyriene. You are responsible for training these individuals. You are accountable for the way you trained these individuals. Let’s say that the marines were trained poorly. Whenever they performed, they demonstrated substandard knowledge and understanding of the task. Therefore, you are to be held accountable for the way you trained them.

]]> By: Christopher http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-414 Christopher Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:38:20 +0000 http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-414 Thanks Vivek -- that is a common understanding. So the way I read your sentence, this sales manager is "supposed" to develop sales reps but won't be held to account for doing so or not doing so?? Hence "responsible" is a position of non-liabillity? Thanks Vivek — that is a common understanding. So the way I read your sentence, this sales manager is “supposed” to develop sales reps but won’t be held to account for doing so or not doing so?? Hence “responsible” is a position of non-liabillity?

]]> By: Vivek Hattangadi http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-413 Vivek Hattangadi Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:08:22 +0000 http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-413 Accountability to me is when the person is liable to rewards or punishments. For example a sales manager is responsible for the the development of sales representatives reporting to him - but is accountable for the sales and recoverables. Accountability to me is when the person is liable to rewards or punishments. For example a sales manager is responsible for the the development of sales representatives reporting to him – but is accountable for the sales and recoverables.

]]> By: James http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-388 James Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:04:17 +0000 http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-388 I like what you have said here. However, I will add two things: 1. Being <i>responsible</i> is an [adjective] in it's usage, however its respective verb [<i>responsibly</i> is the <b>action</b> I perform. One that I have control over. 2. <i>Accountable</i> is a means of measurement that others perceive as to whether my [actions] were performed. These two terms and their respective counters [responsibility, accountability] <b>should not be interchanged, but most often are unfortunately. This may be due to not fully understanding the subtle differences. One I control, the other is how I am viewed and measured. In other words, hold me responsible for the actions I do and do not do, and subsequently accountable for my duties whether fulfilled or not. I like what you have said here. However, I will add two things:

1. Being responsible is an [adjective] in it’s usage, however its respective verb [responsibly is the action I perform. One that I have control over.
2. Accountable is a means of measurement that others perceive as to whether my [actions] were performed.

These two terms and their respective counters [responsibility, accountability] should not be interchanged, but most often are unfortunately. This may be due to not fully understanding the subtle differences. One I control, the other is how I am viewed and measured.

In other words, hold me responsible for the actions I do and do not do, and subsequently accountable for my duties whether fulfilled or not.

]]> By: elizebeth gracia http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-51 elizebeth gracia Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:18:35 +0000 http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-51 thank you so much for the post to the topic responsibility vs accountability. as it help me more understand on this topic as well as completed my assigment up to this topic. thank you so much for the post to the topic responsibility vs accountability.
as it help me more understand on this topic as well as completed my assigment up to this topic.

]]> By: 2011 megatrend in technical communications « Kai's Tech Writing Blog http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-50 2011 megatrend in technical communications « Kai's Tech Writing Blog Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:02:53 +0000 http://www.christopheravery.com/blog/the-difference-between-accountability-and-responsibility/#comment-50 [...] of useful assets that have been efficiently produced. (It’ s worth keeping in mind the difference between accountability and responsibility; link courtesy of Jurgen Appelo and his presentation on authority and [...] [...] of useful assets that have been efficiently produced. (It’ s worth keeping in mind the difference between accountability and responsibility; link courtesy of Jurgen Appelo and his presentation on authority and [...]

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