Let's Get Some Definitions Out of the Way
Friday, March 20, 2009 at 10:20AM It crossed my mind recently that basic understanding of a few words might be missing form our work world lately. Thought I would capture them here for some basic review. Just a little reminder in case you read the news and were pondering whether Webster had made some edits recently.
Reward - something given or received in return or recompense for service, merit, hardship, etc.
Responsibility - reliable or dependable, as in meeting debts, conducting business dealings, etc.
Reasonable - capable of rational behavior, decision, etc.
Accountable - subject to the obligation to report, explain, or justify something; responsible; answerable.
Lead - to guide in direction, course, action, opinion, etc.
Perhaps the "etc." is where the confusion began.
I will now end my rant. Thanks!
Reader Comments (2)
Accountable is one of my all-time favorite words.
As a writer (for fun) and a communications specialist (for work/torture), I realize just how important definitions are. How we define things shapes how we define -- and relate to -- the world around us. Considering how important definitions are, your rant is definitely warranted!