Abstract
In addressing the shortcomings of existing schemata for classifying and depicting accountability relationships, a matrix is proposed based on criteria espoused by category theorists. The matrix's utility in highlighting the mutual and self accountabilities of organizations and their constituents in meeting their role/task, legal/ethical and moral responsibilities is demonstrated by focusing on accountability relationships affecting the operator of a privately operated prison. The matrix is intended to generalize to identifying a wide range of accountability pressures and relationships that individuals, groups and organizations are subject to in trying to meet their various obligations.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-5 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | 2005 European Applied Business Research Conference proceedings |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| Event | European Applied Business Research Conference - Athens, Greece Duration: 13 Jun 2005 → 17 Jun 2005 |