Why do product rules and price rules need clear ownership?

Direct Answer

They need clear ownership because hidden commercial logic becomes very hard to troubleshoot when no one can explain why pricing or configuration is behaving a certain way.

Detailed Explanation

A stronger answer connects rule ownership to commercial policy, seller trust, and supportability.

Why the Interviewer Asks This

The interviewer is testing both technical understanding and commercial governance awareness.

Weak Answer Warning

A weak answer says rules are just technical setup items.

Stronger Answer Direction

Explain ownership, transparency, and long-term support.

Follow-up Question

What is the first sign a CPQ rule estate is becoming unhealthy?