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 Please do not use these questions as your headings and do not answer each of these as short answers. Write a paper that results from research of the topic and that flows through transitional paragraphs. Include specific examples in your paper of the various ways that accountability is seen in healthcare organizations.              

 Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that answers the following questions: 

 What is a good definition for accountability?  

Why is accountability important in the health care industry?  

How is an employee’s accountability measured in the health care industry?  

How does accountability apply to ethical considerations in leadership and management? 

 What does a checks-and-balances process look like in a successful organization?  How does accountability affect an organization’s working culture?  

How can you maintain a positive working culture and avoid a culture of blame?   How does accountability differ based on the organization’s governance and leadership culture?      

Format your paper and sources according to APA guidelines.        

Cite and reference minimum of 4 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.       

 Use headings to organize your thoughts and provide structure for your paper.        Include a well-written introduction and conclusion.        

Proofread your paper for typos and spellings as well as mechanical errors (punctuation, capitalization, spacing, etc