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Authority Matrix Brief 
​By Mansour Bakr, PHRi, SHRM-CP
Posted 21 January 2018
​Revised 22 September 2018
Authority Matrix
The authority matrix is subject to but not limited to the following guidance:

  • For any transaction that is not covered under the authority matrix, advice must be sought from the CFO.
  • The approving authority cannot approve transactions which directly benefits him/her. For example, the approving authority’s expenses claims i.e. item for his/her own use. These transactions must be approved by the approving authority’s immediate superior.
  • ​Any amendments, revisions or additions to the authority matrix shall be effective only upon approval by the board of directors.

Authority Interactions Types
There are four types of authority interactions as illustrated below.

Exhibit 1: Sample Authority Interactions Types
Types Of Authority Interactions
Authority Matrix Example
The below is a sample authority matrix that defines a basic procurement process.

Exhibit 2: Procurement Authority Matrix Example
Procurement Authority Matrix Example

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RACI Matrix
A responsibility assignment matrix, also known as RACI matrix describes the participation by various roles in completing tasks for a project or business process. It is especially useful in clarifying roles and responsibilities in cross-functional or departmental processes. RACI is an acronym derived from the four key responsibilities most typically used: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed.

​Below are the standard definitions for R-A-C-I to expand on the business interface process chart.

Exhibit 3: R-A-C-I Definitions
RACI Standard Definitions
RACI Example
Lets further understand RACI with an example. A trading company in physical raw sugar defined their core business process activities to provide clarity about the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders for each key task as illustrated below.

Exhibit 4: Physical Raw Sugar RACI
Physical Raw Sugar RACI
Once the physical raw sugar RACI has been defined and approved, the trading company mapped the physical raw sugar key activities and interface chart to illustrate the flow of the process. This will allow the company to focus on the work rather than on job titles or hierarchy.

Exhibit 5: Physical Raw Sugar Process Map
Physical Raw Sugar Process Map
Exhibit 6: Physical Raw Sugar Interface Chart
Physical Raw Sugar Interface Chart
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