5.01 Responsibility is the term used to define the obligations and expectations placed upon individuals and groups in regard to the performance of their duties. It can refer to both personal and professional responsibilities. Responsibility often involves being accountable for the consequences of one's actions and decisions. There are two main types of 5.01 Responsibility: 1) professional or organizational responsibility, and 2) personal responsibility. Professional or organizational responsibility involves taking ownership of tasks, activities, and results, and being held accountable for them. Personal responsibility involves taking responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and behaviors. It is the ability to make decisions and take action with the awareness of the potential consequences.