To promote the health of the community, health policy development is required. Which statement describes public policy?
A) Policy that promotes the welfare of the public
B) Policy that applies to all members of a society and includes prescribed sanctions for failure to comply
C) Policy that applies to groups who have similar interests or special interests, such as professional organizations
D) Policy based on the institution's mission and goals and that determines how the institution will function and relate to employees
Ans: B
Public policy applies to all members of a society and includes prescribed sanctions for failure to comply. Policy that promotes the welfare of the public is termed social welfare policy. Organizational policy is formed and applies to groups who have similar interests or special interests, such as professional associations. Institutional policy governs work sites. Institutional policies are based on the institution's mission and goals, and they determine how the institution will function and relate to employees.
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