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Responsibility

A delegated task or obligation defined in the project management plan that creates a duty for the assigned resource to complete the work and meet the assignment's requirements.

Key Points

  • It is a duty created by assigning work to a specific resource.
  • Responsibilities can be delegated, but the assignee must perform the required work.
  • They are typically documented in tools like a RACI chart or responsibility assignment matrix.
  • Responsibility focuses on doing the work, distinct from authority (power) and accountability (answerability).

Example

The project plan assigns the QA lead responsibility for preparing and executing the system test plan for Release 1. This means the QA lead must produce the test cases, run them on schedule, log defects, and meet the defined quality criteria.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes a responsibility in a project?

  1. The sponsor's ultimate answerability for project outcomes.
  2. A delegated duty recorded in the plan that requires the assignee to carry out specified work.
  3. The formal power to approve scope changes and allocate budget.
  4. The method used to categorize stakeholders by power and interest.

Correct Answer: B — A delegated duty requiring the assigned resource to perform the work

Explanation: Responsibility is a duty created by assignment of work in the plan; it obligates the assignee to complete the task according to requirements.

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