PERSONNEL

POLICIES AND
STANDING ORDERS
PERSONNEL POLICIES
Personnel policies refer to principles and rules
of conduct which “formulate, redefine, break
into details and decide a number of actions”
that govern the relationship with employees in
the attainment of the organization objectives.
Personnel policies lay down the criteria for decision
making in accordance with the overall purpose of the
organisation. The policies for human resources are
formulated by the top management for assisting the
executives to deal with the personnel at work.

Therefore, the personnel policies are the

interpretations of the recognized intentions of the top
management in relation to the personnel of the
organisation. The principles and rules of conduct
governing the dealings of the organisation with its
employees are covered under the personnel policies.