accountability

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Accountability' is when someone accepts responsibility for their actions. It's when you take the credit as well as the blame when things don't go as planned. It shows that you're trustworthy and stand by your decisions and actions.

Examples in Different Contexts

In software development, 'accountability' often relates to taking responsibility for code quality and system performance. A lead developer might express, 'Our team emphasizes accountability to ensure software reliability and minimize bugs.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The recent system failure exposed serious gaps in our accountability framework. We need to reassess and reallocate responsibilities.

Response:

Absolutely, better mechanisms for accountability are a necessary step towards avoiding such system failures.

Sustainability

Scenario:

The increased media coverage on climate change should spur more corporations to accountability. But it’s challenging to monitor their environmental impact.

Response:

Yes, and in addition to media pressure, stricter regulations could foster greater accountability in corporations' environmental impact.