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Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Core

Decision right

Also called: decision authority

ELI5

The right to make or approve a defined decision.

Used in conversation

“The draft mentions decision right, but the scope and jurisdiction are still unclear.”

Pitch context

You will see “Decision 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

  • AuthorityThe search label “decision authority” can route to both entries.
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