A set of instructions constituting a directive, covering those features of operations which lend themselves to a definite, step-by-step process of accomplishment. SOPs supplement EOPs by detailing and specifying how tasks assigned in the EOP are to be carried out (FEMA definition).
A written set of instructions detailing the normal procedures for operating a piece of equipment.
a prescribed procedure to be followed routinely; "rote memorization has been the educator's standard operating procedure for centuries"
Standard operating procedures are written documents that describe in detail, step-by-step, how a procedure should be done.
A written document which details the method of an operation, analysis, or action whose techniques and procedures are thoroughly prescribed and which is accepted as the method for performing certain routine or repetitive tasks. It may be a standard method or one developed by the user.
A procedure adopted for repetitive use when performing a specific measurement or sampling operation.
Management processes that describe chronological steps to follow and decisions to make in carrying out a task or function.
(SOP) means a written method of controlling a practice in accordance with predetermined specifications to obtain a desired outcome.
Formal guideline developed by the emergency organization to assist in pre-planning emergency operations and procedures prior to the incident.
Official, detailed, written instructions for the management of clinical trials. SOPs ensure that all the functions and activities of a clinical trial are carried out in a consistent and efficient manner.
Documented procedures that include steps Help Desk professionals follow to perform their jobs. The documentation contains policies, a business overview, operational procedures, performance expectations contact lists, supported environments, and service level agreements.
A written procedure describing operations, testing, sampling, interpretation of results, and corrective actions that relate to the operations that are taking place in a controlled environment and auxiliary environments.
A written procedure giving instructions for performing operations not necessarily specific to a given product or material but of a more general nature (e.g., equipment operation; maintenance and cleaning; validation; cleaning of premises and environmental control; sampling and inspection). Certain SOPs may be used to supplement product-specific master and batch production documents.
A written document which details an operation, analysis, or action whose mechanisms are prescribed thoroughly and which is commonly accepted as the method for performing certain routine or repetitive tasks.
Or Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) is a written instruction for a task that outlines the preferred and safest method of undertaking a task based on a Risk Assessment to assess the procedure.
(Context: Information Assurance) (Acronym: SOP): a written procedure for performing a specific function or process.