Other Useful Definitions

Accountability:

• Being answerable to one's superior for the exercise of authority and performance of one's duties

Authority:

• The legitimate power given to a person to use resources and exercise discipline to reach an objective

Responsibility:

• The duties, assignments, and accountability for results associated with a designated position

Reliability:

• The ability of a person to perform a required function consistently under stated conditions

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