Sponsor Area

Planning

Question
CBSEENBS12003757

Differentiate between ‘Policy’ and ‘Rule’ as types of Plans.

Solution

Difference between Policy and Rule:

Basis of Difference

Policy

Rule

1. Meaning

Policy is a general guideline which
brings uniformity in decision
making.

A rule is a statement that tells us
what is to be done and what is not to
be done in a particular situation.

2. Freedom in Decision

A manager can use his discretion
while using policy.

A rule does not allow any discretion
to the manager.