A policy's typically described as a deliberate plan of action to guide decisions and achieve rational outcome(s). However, the term may also be used to denote what's actually done, even though it's unplanned. The term may apply to government, private sector organizations and groups, and individuals. Presidential executive orders, corporate privacy policies, and parliamentary rules of order are all examples of policy. Policy differs from rules or law. While law can compel or prohibit behavior… (More on Policy)