A BCMS depends on clearly defined organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities so that continuity tasks are not “assumed” or left to chance. In CBCI 7.0’s BCMS establishment practice, assigning roles and responsibilities ensures every required BCMS activity (e.g., analysis participation, strategy ownership, plan maintenance, exercising, and review) is allocated to named people who are competent and understand what is expected of them. This aligns with ISO 22301’s leadership requirement that responsibilities and authorities for relevant roles are established and communicated, so the management system can be implemented and maintained effectively.

Option B best reflects that intent: allocate essential tasks to identified and competent individuals.

Option A is incorrect because governance does not remove top management accountability; leadership remains responsible for direction and ensuring the BCMS is supported. Option C is too narrow (roles exist for the organization’s capability, not just to “help the BC professional”). Option D may be a benefit of training, but it is not the primary purpose of role assignment—role assignment is about clear accountability and dependable execution across the BCMS.