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Don Ledingham
Wednesday 11 October 2006
This definition is the norm. It drives the practice of many who have positions of responsibility.
Accountability as consequence
Liability – “if this goes wrong you are in trouble”
Answerable – “if this goes wrong you are in trouble”
Imposed Responsibility – “if this goes wrong you are in trouble”
Key words: enforcement; external; punishment; fear; stress; pressure; negative; loneliness; distrust
