3. What is policy?
· A policy is a set of ideas or plans that is used as
a basis for
making decisions, especially in politics, economics, or
business.
4. The terms "policy", "plan", "program" and "project"
are progressively more specific in time and place.
Policies are usually national policies (not district or
provincial) and are not normally limited in time: one
does not usually speak in terms of "2-year policies" as
one does of "2-year programs" or "5-year plans".
5. How is a policy developed?
The organization needs to constantly assess its
activities, responsibilities and the external environment
in order to identify the need for policies and
procedures.
6. Education Policies:
Pakistan Educational Conference - 1947
Report of the commission on National Education - 1959
The Education Policy – 1972-80
National Education Policy – 1979
National Education Policy – 1992-2002
National Education Policy – 1998-2010
Education sector reforms – 2001-2005
National Education Policy - 2009
7. Why policies are important?
Policies serve several important functions:
Communicate values and expectations for how things are
done at your organization
Keep the organization in compliance with legislation and
provide protection against employment claims
Document and implement best practices appropriate to the
organization
Support consistent treatment of staff, fairness and
transparency
Help management to make decisions that are consistent,
uniform and predictable
Protect individuals and the organization from the pressures
of expediency.
8. The five steps needed to develop and
implement a new employer policy.
Step 1: Identify the Need for a Policy.
Step 2: Determine Policy Content.
Step 3: Obtain Stakeholder Support.
Step 4: Communicate with Employees.
Step 5: Update and Revise the Policy.
