Authority matrix with task or decision and person or function

Description:

The image displays a PowerPoint slide titled "Authority Matrix with Task Or Decision and Person Or Function." This slide is a template of an authority matrix, also known as a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), which is used to define roles and responsibilities in decision-making within a project or organization.

The matrix is organized into columns and rows. The first column, labeled "Task or Decision," is where specific tasks or decisions are listed. The subsequent columns represent different people or functions within the organization, though their specific titles or names are not provided and are instead represented by "Text Here" placeholders.

Within the matrix, there are various abbreviations used to define the level of responsibility:

K: Know. This person or function needs to be informed about the task or decision.

I: Inform. This person or function should be informed after a decision is made or a task is completed.

S: Support. This role supports the task or decision-making process.

D: Do. The person or function is responsible for carrying out the task.

A: Approve. This person has the authority to approve the task or decision.

The presence of these letters in the matrix cells indicates the type of responsibility assigned to each role for a particular task or decision.

Use Cases:

This type of authority matrix is applicable across various industries:

1. Construction:

Use: Clarifying roles in project management phases.

Presenter: Project Manager

Audience: Construction team, engineers, contractors

2. Healthcare:

Use: Assigning responsibilities in patient care protocols.

Presenter: Healthcare Administrator

Audience: Medical staff, department leads

3. Education:

Use: Defining duties in school administration and curriculum development.

Presenter: School Principal

Audience: Teachers, administrative staff

4. Manufacturing:

Use: Outlining accountability in production processes.

Presenter: Operations Manager

Audience: Production supervisors, quality control staff

5. Finance:

Use: Specifying roles in financial operations and compliance.

Presenter: CFO or Compliance Officer

Audience: Finance department, auditors

6. Technology:

Use: Delegating responsibilities in software development projects.

Presenter: CTO or Development Team Lead

Audience: Developers, product managers

7. Hospitality:

Use: Distributing tasks for hotel operations and services.

Presenter: Hotel General Manager

Audience: Department heads, service staff