Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Core

Business owner

Also called: business accountable owner

ELI5

The person accountable for business outcomes of a product, process or initiative.

Used in conversation

“Who owns business owner, and who has the authority to approve it?”

Pitch context

You will see “Business owner” 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.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.