Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RACI Matrix)

A Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), also known as RACI matrix or ARCI matrix or linear responsibility chart (LRC), is a project management tool mainly used to define the roles and the responsibilities in a very simple and straightforward way for each task of a project. It is very useful to have an overview of the projects (or processes) which required cross-collaboration with multiple departments. RACI is an acronym derived from the four key:

Responsible

(Compulsory) That has to do the task

Accountable

(Compulsory, only one) That is ultimately answerable for the work, that has authority for delegating the "Responsibles".

Consulted

That can be consulted if necessary (typically experts), with who a ""two-way"" communication is needed.

Informed

That need to be keep up-to-date on progress, with who a ""one-way"" communication is needed.

It is fast and easy to use, and is also perfectly suitable for group work at university. The example will describe the simulation game in which everyone had a task to do.