A written set of instructions that describes the series of actions that a manager should take in a specific situation is called the standing operating procedure (SOP) of an organization.

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A policy is a general guide to action; a rule is a formal, written guide to action; and a standing operating procedure is a written instruction describing the exact series of actions that should be followed in a specific situation.

A Written Set of Instructions That Describes the Series of Actions