What term describes a method of action or definite course adopted by a governing body to guide present and future decisions?

• A. Infrastructure
• B. Policy
• C. Capital
• D. Convergence

Answer: (B)

A policy is a deliberate plan or course of action adopted by a governing body to guide present and future decisions. It sets out the rules, principles, and priorities that shape how decisions are made over time, creating consistency and direction for actions across different situations.

Policies help translate values into concrete guidelines, programs, and procedures. They’re not physical assets like infrastructure (the built systems and facilities) or resources like capital (money and tangible holdings). They’re also not a process of things coming together (convergence). For example, a policy on patient privacy outlines how information can be used or shared, guiding decisions across departments and over time.