Responsible / Accountable
Different meaningsResponsible usually identifies who does or manages the work; accountable identifies who ultimately owns and answers for the result.
Responsible
Use when
A person or team performs the work or carries a duty.
Example
“The operations team is responsible for preparing the migration plan.”
Accountable
Use when
A person has final ownership and answers for the result.
Example
“The programme director is accountable for the final outcome.”
Quick check
responsible and accountable, ultimately responsible, multiple accountable owners
Usage note
Organisations define governance roles differently. If a RACI or formal role description applies, use its defined meanings consistently.