“The purpose of a policy is to state high-level control objectives, the control activities that must be performed and the people who are responsible for the implementation, enforcement, and management of these controls. However, a balanced business policy should promote productivity and provide the boundaries for employees to operate within. It should encourage them to try new things - although in a protected, regulated environment WHILE your profits are protected simultaneously.” - Michiel Jonker
This cartoon illustrates an unreasonable and absurd business policy! Many companies are known for implementing policies that are not always practical or do not make sense at all...