Policies and Procedures Are Two Functional Elements of an Organization

question 5

Multiple Choice

Policies and procedures are two functional elements of an organization that are extensions of the mission statements. The similarities between policies and procedures are both (select all that apply) :

• A) need regular, periodic reviews.
• B) are a means for accomplishing goals and objectives.
• C) are general guidelines for decision making about actions.
• D) are necessary for the smooth functioning of any work group or organization.
• E) must be very detailed as to how to perform a specific procedure on a specific unit.

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Definitions:

Comma Splice

A grammatical mistake where two independent clauses are joined incorrectly with only a comma without an appropriate conjunction.

Independent Clauses

Sentences or parts of sentences that can stand alone as complete thoughts because they contain both a subject and a verb.

Punctuation

The system of symbols, including commas, periods, question marks, and exclamation points, used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

Conjunction

A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.