Guideline Statement

A Guideline Statement is a heuristic / business rule that a person is to 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 being a General Guideline to being a Domain-Specific Guideline.
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- It can be associated with a Tip Statement.
- It can provide direction and advice 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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Example(s):
- 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...
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Counter-Example(s):
- a Legal Rule that is a mandatory requirement and not merely advisory.
- a Policy that sets out mandatory actions or behavior within an organization.
See: Standard, Policy Document, Protocol, Best Practice, Instruction Manual.