single-point accountability
[/ˈsɪŋɡəl pɔɪnt əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/]
noun
responsabilidade de ponto único
1. A management principle where one individual holds complete responsibility and authority for a specific task, project, or outcome, eliminating confusion about who is accountable
The project manager established single-point accountability by designating one team lead responsible for all deliverables.
O gerente de projeto estabeleceu responsabilidade de ponto único designando um líder de equipe responsável por todas as entregas.
2. In organizational structure, the practice of assigning clear ownership to prevent diffusion of responsibility
Single-point accountability ensures that performance metrics can be directly tied to individual leaders.
A responsabilidade de ponto único garante que as métricas de desempenho possam estar diretamente vinculadas aos líderes individuais.
This term is essential in modern corporate culture, particularly valued in North American and European business environments where clear chains of command and individual accountability are paramount. In Brazil, it reflects the adoption of Anglo-American management practices in multinational corporations and modern startups, though traditional hierarchical structures sometimes blur accountability lines.
NYC Slang
one person on the hook
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