^ [[4 Project Organisation and Roles]] # 4.12  RAM (RASCI) — Documenting Responsibility Assignments The **[[Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)]]** is a way of representing and clarifying the **roles and responsibilities for a given activity**. The RAM is ==also known as a RASCI table== (pronounced rasky), which stands for: ![[Table 4.12 - RASCI.png]] **==Stakeholders should be reminded of their roles and responsibilities during the project.==** This Open PM2 guide includes a RAM **(RASCI) table for each artefact** in the Initiating, Planning and Closing Phases and for each of the activities in the Executing Phase and in Monitor & Control (**see Appendix E**). ## Example: The RAM for the Standard PM2 roles involved in creating the Business Case document. ![[Table 4.12 - RASCI example.png]] ## Notes: - Accountable: The Project Owner (PO) is accountable (S/he **provide adequate resources**). - Responsible: The Business Manager (BM) is responsible for creating the Business Case. - Supports: The Solution Provider (SP) and the Project Manager (PM) work with the Business Manager (BM) to develop the Business Case. The final responsibility, however, lies with the Business Manager (BM). - Consulted: The Project Steering Committee (PSC) and User Representatives (URs) are consulted. - Informed: The Appropriate Governance Body (AGB) will be **informed about the outputs or status of the task** (it will be provided with information). ___ Spanish Guide: [[4.12 RAM (RASCI) — Documentando la Asignación de Responsabilidades]] <-- [[4.11 Project Support Team (PST)]] --> [[5 Initiating Phase]]