Question

As the term is generally used, policy means Select one: a. principles, guidelines, or procedures that serve the purpose of maximizing uniformity in decision making. b. increasing government involvement in social life and the pursuit of greater equality, equity, and social justice. c. a rule enforcing individuals to fulfill critical social roles d. None of the above

Answer 1

A. Principles, guidelines, or procedures that serve the purpose of maximizing uniformity in decision making.

Step-by-step explanation:

Policy refers to the set of guidelines laid out by the higher authorities to maintain harmony and avoid conflicts. Every single institute and government in the world has their own set of policies which is compulsory for everyone to follow. Otherwise, it may disrupt the discipline and increase the chances of conflicts to a huge extent.

Answer 2

A. principles, guidelines, or procedures that serve the purpose of maximizing uniformity in decision making.

Step-by-step explanation:

In every social groups, a policy is created by a person or an entity that has a full acknowledgement by the members of the social groups and recognized as 'authorities' . (in modern America, this entity is what we called as the government)

These guidelines or procedures are made for two main reasons:

- To maintain the social order (which is why policies regarding prohibited criminal behaviors are created)

- To ensure that the social group manage to survive and develops (this lead to the creation of things such as economic policies)