Sentence examples for adopt a prescriptive from inspiring English sources

It is concluded that, rather than adopt a prescriptive model of 'best-practice', companies need to develop procedures which more adequately reflect their inherent needs and the types of project they undertake.

It is also concluded that, rather than adopt a prescriptive model, organisations need to develop metrics for performance that more adequately reflect their competitive position and the type of project undertaken.

In addition, the authors adopt a prescriptive common morality thesis as a theoretical justification for the methodological reasoning within principlism.

If the trend for patients desiring increasing autonomy in decision making (Mastaglia and Kristjanson, 2001; Janz et al, 2004; Lantz et al, 2005; Caldon et al, 2008) continues, units adopting a more prescriptive approach may find their patients' satisfaction diminished.

Advocates for this type of principles-based approach stress the flexibility that it gives for companies to adopt a tailored response to important tenets such as boardroom transparency, as opposed to responding more narrowly to prescriptive rules.

"Adopt" a tiger.

Adopt a shelter dog.

Adopt a pet.

Adopt a friendly attitude.

Adopt a fire hydrant.

"Adopt" a Red Panda.