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===== Policy ===== | ===== Policy ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Definition #1 ==== | ||
**Policy** is a precise statement which contains the set of principles acting as guidelines for achieving the goals of an organization. | **Policy** is a precise statement which contains the set of principles acting as guidelines for achieving the goals of an organization. | ||
Source: [[https://keydifferences.com/difference-between-policies-and-procedures.html | Policy ]] | Source: [[https://keydifferences.com/difference-between-policies-and-procedures.html | Policy ]] | ||
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+ | ==== Definition #2 (Security) ==== | ||
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+ | A **Policy** is, simply, an official or prescribed plan or course of action. | ||
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+ | A **Policy** itself provides no compliance and no enforcement. | ||
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+ | Guidelines for making an effective **Policy** are as follows: | ||
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+ | * **Policy** as far as possible should be in writing. | ||
+ | * They should be clearly understood by those who are supposed to implement them. | ||
+ | * They should reflect the objectives of the Organizational Entity. | ||
+ | * To ensure successful implementation of a **Policy**, the top managers and the subordinates who are supposed to implement them must participate in their formulation. | ||
+ | * Conditions change, and policies must also change accordingly. Hence, a **Policy** must strike a reasonable balance between stability and flexibility. | ||
+ | * Different policies in the Organizational Entity should not pull in different directions and should support one another. | ||
+ | * Policies should not be detrimental to the interests of society. | ||
+ | * Policies should be periodically reviewed in order to see whether they are to be modified, changed or completely abandoned. | ||