Responsible
Functional Standards Common Glossary, published by the Cabinet Office, states: ‘Someone who is responsible has some control over or care for an action, or the obligation to do something as part of a wider job role. [Note: a responsible person is responsible to an accountable person, or themselves if they are the accountable person.].’
See also:
- Accountable person.
- Senior responsible owner.
- Responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
The word ‘responsible’ can also refer to the use of good judgment or acting correctly when making decisions.
See also:
- Action programme for responsible and ethical sourcing.
- BES 6001 Responsible sourcing of construction products.
- BREEAM Recognised responsible construction management schemes.
- BREEAM recognised responsible sourcing certification schemes.
- BREEAM Responsible Sourcing of Materials.
- Responsible sourcing of construction products.
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