Guideline Statement

A Guideline Statement is a organizational heuristic that an organizational agent can use to guide their actions.

• AKA: Guideline Instance.
• Context:
  • It can (often) be a member of a Guidelines Document.
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  • It can range from being a General Guideline to being a Domain-Specific Guideline, depending on its scope.
  • It can range from being a Mandatory Guideline Statement to being a Recommended Guideline Statement, depending on its enforcement level.
  • It can range from being a Rule-Based Guideline Statement to being a Principle-Based Guideline Statement, depending on its guidance approach.
  • It can range from being a Simple Guideline Statement to being a Complex Guideline Statement, depending on its complexity level.
  • It can range from being a Formal Guideline Statement to being an Informal Guideline Statement, depending on its formality level.
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  • It can be associated with a Tip Statement.
  • It can provide direction and advice ae to ensure consistency and quality in various processes.
  • It can be periodically reviewed and updated to reflect new insights, best practices, and changes in the domain.
  • It can support Worker Training by providing clear instructions and examples.
  • It can support Decision-Making by providing a structured approach to handle different situations.
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• Examples:
  • Annotation Guidelines, such as: "Provide detailed instructions for annotating data to ensure consistency and accuracy.".
  • Safety Guidelines, such as: "Outline the steps to ensure safety in the workplace, including the use of personal protective equipment.".
  • Domain-Specific Guidelines, such as:
    • Legal-Related Guidelines, such as contract-related guidelines "Cap indemnification obligations at the total contract value unless specifically approved by senior management."
    • Medical Guidelines, such as: "Provide protocols for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases to ensure standardized patient care.".
    • Educational Guidelines, such as: "Offer best practices for instructional methods to enhance student learning outcomes.".
  • Technical Writing Guidelines, such as: "Provide rules and standards for writing technical documents to ensure clarity and coherence.".
  • Organization Guidelines, such as:
    • For-Profit Organization Guidelines, such as:
      • Corporate Policy Statements for business operations.
      • Operational Guidelines for process management.
      • Compliance Statements for regulatory adherence.
    • Non-Profit Organization Guidelines, such as:
      • Grant Management Guidelines for funding processes.
      • Volunteer Management Statements for volunteer coordination.
      • Program Development Guidelines for service delivery.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Standard Operating Procedure that defines exact steps rather than guidance.
• See: Standard, Policy Document, Protocol, Best Practice, Instruction Manual.

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