What is the difference between a "policy" and a "regulation" in CSS Block 2 context?

• A. A policy is a legal requirement; a regulation is an internal rule.
• B. A policy is a guideline that carries no mandatory effect; a regulation is optional.
• C. A policy is a company rule; a regulation is a legal requirement or external rule that must be followed.
• D. Policies and regulations are interchangeable terms.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is telling internal guidelines apart from external legal requirements. In CSS Block 2, a policy is an internal company rule that sets expectations and defines how things should be done within the unit. It guides behavior, decision-making, and procedures, and is enforced by the organization itself. It establishes how you operate inside the system, not a law you must obey outside of it.

A regulation, on the other hand, is an external requirement created by a government or regulatory body. It is a legal obligation that must be followed, with consequences if you don’t comply. Regulations apply across organizations and individuals and specify formal standards and procedures you are legally bound to meet.

So the correct understanding is that a policy is a company rule, while a regulation is a legal requirement or external rule that must be followed.

Other statements mix up who enforces them or how mandatory they are, or claim the terms are interchangeable. In reality, policies guide internal behavior and are enforced internally, while regulations are external legal obligations.