The seniors, whose college careers had ended with a coach stepping down in a losing season, felt accountable.

"Rather than responsible, I felt accountable for what had happened, called on to try to explain it."

Part of it is letting players know where they stand and letting them feel accountable.

Instead, we have allowed things to accumulate, and those in power have never felt accountable for their actions.

Governor Campbell also said he was concerned that educational experts on a panel would not feel accountable to the public.

When was the last time you felt emotionally accountable for anything you did with a computer mouse?

The combined effect is to leave individual teachers feeling more accountable, but more confused and less supported.

"Of course we feel completely accountable for the kids," Ms. Fox said.

Ifs not a matter of just feeling imperfect and accountable (as we do with natural shame).

Furthermore, employees are encouraged to feel more accountable for the results of their activities.