Tuesday, December 14, 2004, 21:40 GMT
I would like to discuss the differences between a Guideline and a Policy; www.dictionary.com uses "course of action" within bot definitions.
Policy: A plan or course of action, as of a government, political party, or business, intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, and other matters: American foreign policy; the company's personnel policy.
Guideline: A statement or other indication of policy or procedure by which to determine a course of action: guidelines for the completion of tax returns.
Now, I realize the difference that the two convey. One is the course of action, the other gives the course of action. But in terms of Guidelines and Policies for a company this is unacceptable. ie: Guideline for Filing New Mail or Policy for Filing New Mail.
You cannot just say that a Guideline is the Policies that the company asks you to follow, because that doesn't help, it just makes everything a guideline. Thanks in advance.
Jay
Policy: A plan or course of action, as of a government, political party, or business, intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, and other matters: American foreign policy; the company's personnel policy.
Guideline: A statement or other indication of policy or procedure by which to determine a course of action: guidelines for the completion of tax returns.
Now, I realize the difference that the two convey. One is the course of action, the other gives the course of action. But in terms of Guidelines and Policies for a company this is unacceptable. ie: Guideline for Filing New Mail or Policy for Filing New Mail.
You cannot just say that a Guideline is the Policies that the company asks you to follow, because that doesn't help, it just makes everything a guideline. Thanks in advance.
Jay