Understanding Accountability vs Responsibility

The video tutorial explores the difference between accountability and responsibility. It uses a job scenario to illustrate how responsibilities are defined in job descriptions and how accountability is a personal choice. The tutorial emphasizes that while responsibilities can be monitored and enforced, accountability requires personal initiative and cannot be imposed by others.

What is a common misconception about accountability and responsibility?

• Responsibility is more important than accountability.

• Being accountable is the same as being responsible.

• Accountability is a subset of responsibility.

• They are completely unrelated concepts.

In the job description example, which task was NOT mentioned as a responsibility?

• Fixing electrical fuses

• Vacuuming the floor

• Organizing chairs after meetings

• Clearing tables of everything

What is the primary obligation of responsibility?

• To act according to assigned tasks

• To avoid any mistakes

• To delegate tasks to others

• To answer for one's actions

What should an employee do if the vacuum cleaner causes a fuse to blow?

• Continue with other tasks

• Ignore the problem and leave it for someone else

• Call facilities for assistance

• Wait for the manager to fix it

Which of the following actions demonstrates accountability?

• Reporting the issue to the manager and waiting for instructions

• Completing only the tasks listed in the job description

• Leaving the problem for the next shift

• Finding alternative ways to clean the floor after a fuse blows

Which of the following is NOT a level of accountability?

• Calling facilities for help

• Finding a battery-powered vacuum

• Using a broom to clean

• Ignoring the problem

How is accountability different from responsibility?

• Accountability involves answering for actions.

• Responsibility cannot be measured.

• Responsibility is a personal choice.

• Accountability is enforced by managers.

Why can't accountability be enforced by others?

• It is a personal choice.

• It is the same as responsibility.

• It is too difficult to monitor.

• It is not important in a workplace.

What is the role of a manager in terms of responsibility?

• To do the tasks themselves

• To ignore employee responsibilities

• To make employees accountable

• To monitor and reinforce responsibilities

What is the key takeaway about accountability?

• It is a personal choice.

• It can be easily measured.

• It is a mandatory requirement.

• It is less important than responsibility.