The Difference Between a Policy and a Rule Is That

question 20

Multiple Choice

The difference between a policy and a rule is that

• A) a policy is rigid, but a rule is comparatively flexible.
• B) a policy does not specify details of how to handle a specific situation, but rules are very specific.
• C) a policy is related to operational planning and has a narrower scope compared to a rule.
• D) a policy is not open to interpretation like a rule.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The phenomenon whereby an individual's performance improves when they are in the presence of others, typically due to increased arousal.

Dominant Response

The reaction or behavior that is most likely to be displayed by an individual in a given situation under pressure or stress.

Aggregate

A collection or sum of many individual parts, units, or individuals considered as a whole in statistics or research.

Collective

Refers to actions or situations that involve or are done by a group of people working together.