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Policies and procedures go hand-in-hand but are not interchangeable. A policy is a set of general guidelines that outline the organization’s plan for tackling an issue. Policies communicate the connection between the organization’s vision and values and its day-to-day operations. A procedure explains a specific action plan for carrying out a policy. Procedures tell employees how to deal with a situation and when.

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