Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Core

Approval right

Also called: consent right

ELI5

Authority to approve or reject a defined action.

Used in conversation

“The announcement should not get ahead of the agreed process for approval right.”

Pitch context

You will see “Approval right” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.

Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Connected terms

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