DECISION RULES
FRAMEWORK
OVERVIEW
Decision Rules define how standards are interpreted and applied in specific situations. They provide clear, repeatable logic for making defensible decisions when judgement is required.
Decision Rules convert standards into practical decision logic. They define how requirements are applied when conditions vary, information is incomplete, or outcomes are contested.
Rather than leaving interpretation to individual discretion, this component establishes consistent reasoning pathways so that similar situations are handled consistently.
Rather than leaving interpretation to individual discretion, this component establishes consistent reasoning pathways so that similar situations are handled consistently.
PURPOSE
The purpose of Decision Rules is to ensure that judgement is applied consistently, transparently, and within defined boundaries.
Specifically, this component is designed to:
- Reduce subjective variation in decision-making
- Provide clarity in ambiguous or high-pressure situations
- Support defensible outcomes
- Enable consistent escalation and exception handling
- Align individual decisions with organisational intent
HOW DECISION RULES ARE USED
Decision Rules are applied at the point where standards must be interpreted and enforced. They guide decision-makers through defined logic paths, ensuring consistent outcomes even when context varies.
When conditions fall outside defined rules, escalation paths are triggered, preserving both flexibility and control while maintaining defensibility.
When conditions fall outside defined rules, escalation paths are triggered, preserving both flexibility and control while maintaining defensibility.
