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 nonprofit organizations, 'accountability' is essential to ensure transparent use of funds and resources. A charity founder might declare, 'We prioritize accountability to maintain donors' trust and maximize our impact.'

Practice Scenarios

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.

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.