Vastuuyksikkönä
Vastuuyksikkönä, a Finnish term, translates to "as a unit of responsibility" or "responsible unit" in English. It refers to a distinct organizational entity within a larger company or institution that is assigned specific responsibilities and often a budget to manage. This unit operates with a degree of autonomy in fulfilling its designated tasks. The concept is common in public administration, such as in municipalities or government agencies, where different departments or services are structured as vastuuyksikkö to ensure clear accountability for their operations and outcomes.
In practice, a vastuuyksikkö has defined goals and performance indicators. Its leadership is accountable for achieving