Difference between POLICIES, PROCESSES, and PROCEDURES

Processes, procedures, and policies are all important components of an organization’s operations. Processes refer to the steps or tasks that need to be completed in order to achieve a goal, while procedures are the specific instructions for completing a process. Policies, on the other hand, are guidelines that dictate how processes and procedures should be carried out. Policies provide guidance on decision-making and show the “why” behind an action, while procedures provide step-by-step instructions for each individual task within a process. Policies define specific guidelines of a company such as work-from-home policies or sick policies. Both policies and procedures have their place in the day-to-day function of an organization.

Sources:
– https://www.collaboris.com/process-procedure-policy/
– https://compliancebridge.com/policy-vs-procedures/

Attached here is a YouTube video explaining the differences of the three: