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When would it be appropriate to make a refinement to a policy or procedure? Provide at least three examples.
Organizations today focus on policy based management and the organizations are generally very much sensitive and serious about their policies and procedures today because they are aware that none of them is long term and will be required to change at times of need. There are various instances when a policy requires a refinement or advancement which will help the organization achieve what it is aiming at.
1. If the organization is having issues and is going through a bad phase on and off business, then there may be a requirement to change the policy or procedures which will help them go ahead by taking care of these issues.
2. If the organization focuses on continuous improvement methods, then they might look to change the policies and procedures because they are aware that this is required for the betterment of the organization.
3. If the organization is planning to change over their overall business structure and hierarchy then the organization needs to change their policy and procedures which will help them be in sync with the changes planned.