Accountability refers to the obligation one has to their boss or employer and the expectation that they will take responsibility for the outcomes achieved while performing assigned tasks. It involves being answerable for one's actions and decisions and accepting credit or blame for them. The other options refer to different aspects of leadership and management, but do not specifically relate to accountability.

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Accountability Is

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Accountability is:

A) The power to influence or command employees.
B) The obligation one has to one's boss and the expectation that employees will accept credit or blame for the results achieved in performing assigned tasks.
C) The process of entrusting duties and related authority to subordinates.
D) The ability to guide and influence the behavior of others.

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