institutional policy
[/ɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəl ˈpɒləsi/]
nounpl: institutional policies
política institucional
1. A formal set of rules, guidelines, or procedures established by an organization or institution to govern operations, conduct, or decision-making
The university's institutional policy requires all students to complete ethics training before conducting research.
A política institucional da universidade exige que todos os alunos completem treinamento de ética antes de conduzir pesquisas.
2. A formal course of action adopted by a government, organization, or other body to achieve specific objectives
The bank implemented a new institutional policy to reduce fraud and money laundering risks.
O banco implementou uma nova política institucional para reduzir riscos de fraude e lavagem de dinheiro.
3. An official directive that establishes standards for behavior, operations, or service delivery within an organization
According to the hospital's institutional policy, all medical records must be kept confidential.
De acordo com a política institucional do hospital, todos os registros médicos devem ser mantidos confidenciais.
In Brazil, institutional policies are particularly emphasized in higher education and government sectors, reflecting the importance of formal bureaucratic structures. In the United States, especially in corporate and academic settings, institutional policies serve as legal safeguards and are frequently cited in compliance training. The term carries weight in both cultures as it represents the formal authority and legitimacy of an organization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in accordance with institutional policy
outside institutional policy
institutional policy dictates
against institutional policy
within the bounds of institutional policy
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