total accountability
[ˈtoʊtəl əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti]
noun phrase
responsabilidade total
1. Complete responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and outcomes without exception or excuse
The CEO demanded total accountability from all department heads for the project's failure.
O CEO exigiu responsabilidade total de todos os chefes de departamento pelo fracasso do projeto.
2. A system or principle ensuring that every individual or entity is fully answerable for their conduct and results
The new governance policy enforces total accountability at every level of the organization.
A nova política de governança impõe responsabilidade total em todos os níveis da organização.
3. The obligation to explain and justify actions and to accept consequences for performance
Total accountability means you cannot blame circumstances or others for your results.
Responsabilidade total significa que você não pode culpar as circunstâncias ou outras pessoas pelos seus resultados.
In Brazilian business culture, 'responsabilidade total' is increasingly emphasized as organizations adopt modern governance practices and lean methodologies. In the USA, 'total accountability' is a cornerstone of leadership philosophy and corporate governance, reflecting individualistic values. The concept is often associated with performance management, quality control (Six Sigma), and executive compensation models.
NYC Slang
complete ownership; zero excuses; putting it all on you
Related Idioms & Phrases
the buck stops here (total accountability for decisions)
on the hook for something (held in total accountability)
take the fall (accept total accountability)
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