Culture, transformation & change · Core
Norm
Also called: social norm
ELI5
An informal expectation about acceptable behaviour.
Used in conversation
“The team needs one controlled copy of norm, with an owner and date.”
Pitch context
You will see “Norm” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches culture, transformation & change.
Why it matters: In culture, transformation & change, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.
Caution
Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.
Sources & evidence · 2
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — BLS GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16