What’s the difference between policy, processes, and procedures?

Policy refers to the set of guidelines or principles that needs to be followed when performing processes and making procedures. Basically, it provides the framework on which the process and procedures are based.

Processes refer to the activities carried out to complete a result. It’s a sequence of steps that are done to achieve a desired outcome.

Procedures refer to the instructions that are to be followed and it outlines the steps to complete a specific process.

These are the differences between the 3 terms. If you want to find more input regarding these 3 terms. Please check the link I provided to access a blog defining and expanding the differences between the 3 terms.

Differences between Processes, Procedures and Policies

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Processes, procedures and policies are the guidelines that a company follows to make sure they are operating in a way that is both effective and safe. Every business needs them, however, sometimes it can be confusing as to where one starts and another ends. Often businesses muddle up their use or refer to the wrong one when really meaning another. Do you know the difference?