
Prescriptive
Rule Imposition
Indicates rules being strictly set, which you must follow closely without room for personal interpretation.
His prescriptive approach to managing the team left no space for creativity.
Expectation Setting
Used to set clear expectations about how a task should be performed.
The teacher's prescriptive instructions helped us complete the project correctly.
Standardization
Favors uniformity by enforcing the same rules or procedures for everyone involved.
The company's prescriptive dress code ensures all employees look professional. Compare with
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