accountable procedures
[/əˈkaʊntəbəl prəˈsɛdʒərz/]
noun phrasepl: accountable procedures
procedimentos responsáveis
1. Established processes or methods that require individuals or organizations to take responsibility for their actions and be answerable for the results, with clear documentation and oversight mechanisms in place.
The company implemented accountable procedures to ensure transparency in financial reporting.
A empresa implementou procedimentos responsáveis para garantir transparência nos relatórios financeiros.
2. Systematic processes designed to ensure that decisions and actions can be traced, reviewed, and justified by those responsible for them.
Accountable procedures in government require officials to document their decisions and justify them to the public.
Procedimentos responsáveis no governo exigem que os funcionários documentem suas decisões e as justifiquem ao público.
3. Administrative or operational frameworks that establish clear responsibilities, performance standards, and consequences for non-compliance.
The hospital developed accountable procedures to improve patient safety and reduce medical errors.
O hospital desenvolveu procedimentos responsáveis para melhorar a segurança do paciente e reduzir erros médicos.
In Brazil, 'accountable procedures' reflects the growing emphasis on corporate governance (governança corporativa) and compliance, particularly post-Lava Jato investigations. In the USA, this term is heavily used in corporate, healthcare, and government sectors as part of risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks. The concept emphasizes transparency and trust in institutions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
taking the bull by the horns
keeping someone accountable
dotting the i's and crossing the t's
following proper channels
by the book
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