Although Eric's job gives him the right to delegate work to others,if the work performance is unsatisfactory it is Eric who will have to explain and justify the outcome to his superiors.This is called ________.
A)responsibility
B)accountability
C)span of control
D)authority
E)unity of command

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Accountability is the obligation to explain or justify actions or decisions, and in this case, Eric as the higher authority is responsible for the performance of the work he delegated to others. Therefore, if the work performance is unsatisfactory, Eric will be held accountable for it and will have to explain and justify the outcome to his superiors.

Although Eric's Job Gives Him the Right to Delegate Work