Normative System

A Normative System is a rule-based system that is a prescriptive system that establishes normative standards, behavioral rules, and evaluative principles to guide agent behavior within a defined domain.

• AKA: Prescriptive System, Rule System, Normative Framework, Standards System.
• Context:
  • It can typically establish Normative Rules for behavior regulation.
  • It can typically define Normative Standards for performance evaluation.
  • It can typically prescribe Ideal States for system optimization.
  • It can typically specify Compliance Requirements for agent conformity.
  • It can typically provide Evaluative Criteria for outcome assessment.
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  • It can often enforce Normative Sanctions for rule violations.
  • It can often grant Agent Rights within system boundaries.
  • It can often resolve Normative Conflicts through priority rules.
  • It can often adapt Normative Content through revision mechanisms.
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  • It can range from being a Formal Normative System to being an Informal Normative System, depending on its normative system codification.
  • It can range from being a Rigid Normative System to being a Flexible Normative System, depending on its normative system adaptability.
  • It can range from being a Universal Normative System to being a Local Normative System, depending on its normative system scope.
  • It can range from being a Monolithic Normative System to being a Pluralistic Normative System, depending on its normative system diversity.
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  • It can utilize Enforcement Mechanisms for compliance assurance.
  • It can employ Interpretation Methods for rule application.
  • It can implement Revision Procedures for system evolution.
  • It can apply Conflict Resolution Protocols for norm harmonization.
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• Example(s):
  • Moral Normative Systems, such as:
    • Morality Systems providing moral principles and ethical guidelines.
    • Professional Ethics Systems establishing professional standards.
    • Religious Ethics Systems prescribing spiritual obligations.
  • Legal Normative Systems, such as:
    • Constitutional Systems defining fundamental rights and governmental structures.
    • Criminal Law Systems specifying prohibited conduct and legal sanctions.
    • International Law Systems governing state relations and treaty obligations.
    • Regulatory Systems controlling industry practices and compliance standards.
  • Social Normative Systems, such as:
    • Cultural Norm Systems maintaining social customs and behavioral expectations.
    • Etiquette Systems prescribing social manners and polite behavior.
    • Gender Norm Systems defining gender roles and social expectations.
    • Professional Norm Systems establishing workplace behavior and professional conduct.
  • Organizational Normative Systems, such as:
    • Corporate Governance Systems directing company management and stakeholder relations.
    • Academic Standards Systems defining educational requirements and grading criteria.
    • Quality Management Systems ensuring product standards and process compliance.
    • Safety Protocol Systems mandating safety procedures and risk mitigation.
  • Technical Normative Systems, such as:
    • Engineering Standards Systems specifying technical requirements and design principles.
    • Data Governance Systems regulating data handling and privacy protection.
    • Coding Standards Systems defining programming conventions and best practices.
    • Scientific Method Systems establishing research protocols and validation standards.
  • Game Normative Systems, such as:
    • Sports Rule Systems defining game play and fair competition.
    • Board Game Systems specifying move legality and victory conditions.
    • Video Game Systems implementing game mechanics and player constraints.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Descriptive Systems, which document what is rather than prescribe what ought to be.
  • Natural Systems, which operate through natural laws rather than prescribed rules.
  • Emergent Systems, which develop spontaneous order rather than imposed standards.
  • Anarchic Systems, which lack central authority and formal rules.
  • Pure Market Systems, which rely on price mechanisms rather than normative guidance.
• See: Rule-Based System, Prescriptive Framework, Compliance System, Governance Structure, Standards Framework, Normative Theory.

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