At a governance level, this can mean role clarity between the Board and Management. Throughout the organization clear accountabilities ensure that everyone knows who's accountable for what, and minimizes overlaps and gaps across teams or departments. 

Beyond roles and accountabilities, the Accountability Framework^® System also clarifies the complexities between what is being done, by whom, and when  - all in a way that is easily understood by all stakeholders.

The Accountability Framework^® System ties individuals' results to their objectives and roles through performance management using the Individual Contribution Assessment, and connects projects and organizational activities back to the Action Plan through the Scorecard.