Rules, guidelines and policies
Rules
A rule is a provision for what applies in a given area. Rules set absolute standards for our actions. The role of rules is to set limits and prohibit certain behaviors.
Guidelines
A guideline is a document that contains an instruction or recommendation, for example, a policy to be achieved. Guidelines mainly concern issues related to pure enforcement. Guidelines can be regarded
Policies
A policy is a will or principle of overall level about specific strategically important areas. A policy is guiding for decision and control.
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