Question

How would you as a manager design an environment where you maximize employees' taking responsibility for the consequences of their actions?

Answer 1

Answer: For designing an environment where employees take maximum responsibility for the consequences of their action, I will take the following steps as a manager

1. I will fix the clear responsibility of every employee for his or her action
2. I will set clear expectations
3. I will provide performance feedback to the employees on regular basis
4. I will empower the employees to take their own actions
5. I will establish the collectives value of accountability and responsibility
6. I will establish clear communication

All these steps can help in developing accountability in the actions of the employees and will encourage them to take maximum responsibility for the consequences of their action. When people know the expectations of the organizations clearly and they have their responsibilities fixed they become more responsible and accountable towards their duties. Hence these steps will help in designing an environment where employees take maximum responsibility for the consequences of their action.