policy

1. Generally, a document that records a high-level principle or course of action that has been decided on The intended purpose is to influence and guide both present and future decision making to be in line with the philosophy, objectives and strategic plans established by the enterprise’s management teams. Scope Note: In addition to policy content, policies need to describe the consequences of failing to comply with the policy, the means for handling exceptions, and the manner in which compliance with the policy will be checked and measured. 2. Overall intention and direction as formally expressed by management Scope Note: COBIT 5 perspective

An official expression of principles that direct an organization's operations.

A document that records a high-level principle or an agreed-upon course of action; overall intention and direction as formally expressed by management.

The general principles by which a government is guided in its management of public affairs, or the legislature in its measures. This term, as applied to a law, ordinance, or rule of law, denotes its general purpose or tendency considered as directed to the POLICY

A policy defines the learning agent’s way of behaving at a given time

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

written contract or certificate of insurance

a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government

A written statement that communicates management's intent, objectives, requirements, responsibilities and standards.