Importance of Accountability By: Teresa Luna University of Phoenix February 21‚ 2011 Instructor: James Morello Accountability is honestly one of the most important aspects to the healthcare industry. It is one of those factors that one would expect to be a necessary part of an organization not only because it is expected but because it is a necessary evil. Employees need to be accountable for their actions in one way or another. An organization cannot function properly without this feature
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ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERMISSION In the following essay I will explain the importance of proper accountability and permission. First I will talk a little about proper accountability. What exactly is accountability and why is it important? Accountability is the obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate records of property‚ documents‚ or funds. With his said‚ proper accountability puts someone in my case‚ soldiers in charge of all items
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What is accountability and the definition: (DOD) The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property‚ documents‚ or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property‚ documents‚ or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records‚ while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody‚ care‚ and safekeeping. Why is accountability important to the Army? Accountability
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Accountability is important‚ because without it‚ there’s no where to place the blame when mistakes occur. In fact‚ accountability covers more than just blameworthiness; responsibility‚ answerability‚ and liability also come into question when discussing the importance of accountability. The very application of the word‚ describes a system‚ in which actions‚ decisions‚ and policies are all accounted for (or: kept track of‚ recorded‚ and assessed and evaluated). Accountability can even extend into
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Accountability is important in the workplace because those in charge have needs that must be met‚ patrons have expectations for the quality of service‚ and our coworkers have expectations as well. It is important in every setting from home to work to play. Our kids want their friends to be held accountable for the things they do just as our boss wants us to be the same. Accountability is important to our spouses‚ children‚ friends‚ family‚ coworkers‚ and even stranger. You can never escape the expectation
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ACCOUNTABILITY & ETHICS Accountability - Is a formal relationship governed by a process. As a relationship‚ it involves a person or body in a position of authority assigning or negotiating with others the performance of certain responsibilities‚ ideally based on agreed-upon expectations and standards. -Paul G. Thomas To the Public‚ accountability is… A general subjective sense of responsibility‚ the upholding of professional values and standards even in the absence of external scrutiny
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Accountability is defined by department of defense as the obligation imposed by a law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping an accurate record of government property‚ documents or funds. The numerical end product of personnel accountability process reflects the combat power of a unit. So what is Personnel accountability exactly? Personnel accountability is a by name tracking system that manages the duty status and location of every single soldier assigned or
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The Importance of Accountability is one of the basic principles that the U. S. Army engrains into its soldiers. From the moment they step out of the bus in basic training‚ a simple rule is told to soldiers so that they can be successful in their military careers. This rule is‚ “Be at the right place‚ at the right time‚ in the right uniform.” This is all for the purpose of accountability‚ which is extremely important because no mission can start without it. Any mission with which the unit is tasked
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AUTHORITY‚ ACCOUNTABILITY & RESPONSIBILITY By Yusop B. Masdal I. INTRODUCTION Delegation (or deputation) is the assignment of authority and responsibility to another person (normally from a manager to a subordinate) to carry out specific activities (Blair‚ gerald 2002). However the person who delegated the work remains accountable for the outcome of the delegated work. Delegation empowers a subordinate to make decisions‚ i.e. it is a shift of decision-making authority from one organizational
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Why Accountability Is Important It is important to note first‚ what accountability is. I will state why it is important as well as go over scenarios in dealing with accountability. Accountability means being liable to being called to account; answerable. A good military definition of the word would be and usually means to be liable for paperwork and or property‚ and personnel; usually of lesser grade and rank. When dealing with army leadership and duties; being a soldier and or a leader means
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