Dem Rule Yah Nuh Mek Sense

Effective and Ineffective Rules

Rules are more likely to be followed if they:

• Describe behavior specifically

• Describe specific circumstances in which the behavior should occur

• Describe probable consequences

• Describe substantial consequences

• Describe deadlines

Guidelines for Using Rules Effectively

• Rules should be understandable

• Rules should be effective

• Complex rules should be broken down into easy-to-follow steps

• Rules should be applied in a courteous manner