Recognises an exception authority contradicting the decision rights
The policy names someone who has no decision right to grant exceptions, or a different one from the operating model.
Can AI do this?
AI does this well Most of the tested AI models master this. 4 of 4 models in the current benchmark master it.
| Model | Tier | Probability of mastery | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-4-argon | Flagship | 96% | Mastered |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | Low cost | 95% | Mastered |
| gpt-6-luna | Low cost | 96% | Mastered |
| claude-haiku-5-5 | Low cost | 95% | Mastered |
Mastered means a probability of at least 90% that the model has this knobit, estimated from its graded answers. “Not shown” means the answers do not settle it either way. How the models are tested.
What it looks like in practice
Expected result: The policy and the body holding the right
How it is assessed: Flags the deficient case and passes the acceptable one. Deficient: PO-004, exception_authority: RO-011 — a Risk analyst; DC-006 says GB-001 grants exceptions Acceptable: exception_authority: GB-001
Also known as: Exception authority that contradicts the decision rights
Related knobits
Builds on
- G-354 Explains policy exceptions and their lifecycle
- G-252 Explains decision rights and the escalation ladder
All 26 knobits of Write governance policies, standards and procedures.
Source: Review checklist 03-policies-standards, row 7 (DCAM; 38505 responsibility)