accountable

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Accountable' means being responsible for your actions and ready to explain or justify them when asked. It's like being on a soccer team and needing to explain your strategy for the last play.

Examples in Different Contexts

In corporate governance, 'accountable' refers to the obligation of company officers to answer for the organization's performance. A CFO might say, 'I am accountable for providing a transparent financial report to our stakeholders.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We've seen a decline in our sales this quarter. We need to review our actions and ensure everyone is doing their part effectively.

Response:

I agree. Let's have everyone accountable for working toward our sales goal moving forward.

Creative

Scenario:

There's been a noticeable decline in the quality of our recent designs. We need to ensure everyone understands the design specs clearly.

Response:

Yes, clear communication is key. It's important for all designers to be accountable for their work and meet the design specs.