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Accountability: the force behind empowerment.
1Green Gear Cycling, Inc., Eugene, OR, USA.
Hospital Materiel Management Quarterly
|October 4, 1996
Summary
This study contrasts traditional process accountability using standards with the more impactful personal accountability. It highlights the greater value and power found in fostering a personal accountability mindset.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Behavior
- Management Science
Background:
- Traditional accountability often relies on external standards and policy-based methods.
- Measuring and reporting on these standards is a common, yet limited, approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine traditional process accountability methods.
- To explore the concept and impact of personal accountability.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of accountability frameworks.
- Qualitative examination of 'process accountability' and 'personal accountability'.
Main Results:
- Process accountability is characterized by policy-based standards, measurement, and reporting.
- Personal accountability, while less tangible, offers greater value and power.
Conclusions:
- Shifting focus from process to personal accountability can yield more significant organizational benefits.
- Fostering a culture of personal accountability is a more effective strategy than relying solely on external standards.