Hi Taina,
Just so you know -> your links have been fantastic for us over here :) The
Stanford link took us to this
<http://www.policy.unsw.edu.au/manual/definitions.htm>link, which has been
extremely helpful.
We think we're almost there ~ and we couldn't have done it without your
help. Just wanted to let you know.
thanks again :)
cheers,
annetta
2008/8/18 Taina Makinen <[log in to unmask]>
> On 8/18/08, Annetta Dunn <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > We are working on standard definitions of procedures, guidelines,
> guidance,
> > information notes, etc. So if anyone can offer "guidance" ;) we would be
> > truly grateful!
>
> Hi Annetta,
>
> Here are some definitions that might help you distinguish between the two.
>
> Note that "guidance" also has a financial connotation (i.e. prediction
> of future performance, often expressed as earnings per share). If you
> want to use that term in more than one context, you should craft your
> definitions carefully in order to avoid ambiguity and confusion.
>
> GUIDELINE
> * Non-mandatory, supplemental information about acceptable methods for
> implementing requirements found in directives, processes, procedures,
> work instructions, etc.
> http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/policy/definitions.asp
>
> * A written statement or outline of a policy, practice or conduct.
> Guidelines may propose options to enable a user to satisfy provisions
> of a code, standard, regulation or recommendation.
> www.mbmi.biz/building/terms
>
> GUIDANCE
> * Documentation. Glossaries, templates, examples, and tool mentors are
> examples of guidance.
> http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/webservices/library/ws-soa-term2/
>
> Regards,
> Taina Makinen
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