guiding principle
Fundamental operating rule
A guiding principle is a fundamental belief or standard that shapes decisions and behavior.
It functions as a compass for individuals or organizations navigating complex choices: Our guiding principle is to put the customer first.
Unlike specific rules, guiding principles are broad enough to apply across situations while providing consistent direction.
- tenetHeld principle or doctrine
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- moral compassInner ethical guidance system
- true northDirection to the pole
- creedStatement of belief
doctrine · code of conduct · mantra · golden rule · cornerstone · ethos · maxim · north star · moral code · foundation · ground rule · conviction · beacon · philosophy · touchstone · credo · standard · rule
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Sudden arbitrary desire
impulse · caprice · passing fancy · snap decision · spur of the moment
guiding principleamorality
Lacking ethical concern
opportunism · situational ethics · expediency · self-interest · lawlessness
guiding principleaimlessness
Lack of direction
directionlessness · rudderlessness · drift · purposelessness · chaos
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