project management glossary
responsibility assignment matrix (ram)
The RAM correlates the work required by a Contract Work Breakdown Structure
(CWBS) element to the functional organization responsible for accomplishing the
assigned tasks. The responsibility assignment matrix is created by intersecting
the CWBS with the program Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS). This
intersection identifies the cost account.
responsibility chart
See Responsibility/Accountability Matrix (below).
responsibility charting
The activity of clearly identifying personnel and staff responsibilities
for each task within the project.
responsibility matrix
A matrix that maps WBS tasks to the organizations and individuals assigned
as responsible and those supporting those responsible. Also called Task
Responsibility Matrix. See also Responsibility Assignment Matrix.
responsibility/accountability matrix (ram)
A structure which relates the project organization structure to the work
breakdown structure to help ensure that each element of the project's scope of
work is assigned to a responsible individual.
