Policies provide strategic direction for organizations, while processes and procedures enable organizations to achieve results. Processes consist of sets of steps, and procedures are individual steps within processes. For example, a hedging policy directs an organization's financial risk management activities, processes determine how transactions are confirmed and settled through individual procedures. An organization's management covers roles, responsibilities, decision making, reporting, constraints, and legal requirements which must align with its goals and objectives. Financial policies clearly state objectives and strategies, and developing such policies requires determining goals, risk tolerance, and provides mandate to avoid judgment in hindsight.