Definition

The defined responsibilities, expected behaviors, and accountability areas assigned to a person within an organization; what you're supposed to do so your manager can measure if you did it.

Example Usage

HR clarified everyone's roles and responsibilities after the reorganization.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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