PC

The main factors, constraints and policy judgements that frame the analysis and recommendation in a paper or brief.

Also known as: PCs, principal considerations, key considerations

Context: The 2009 POINTER supplement “On Staff Work” explicitly uses Principal Considerations (PC) and its plural PCs in the context of staff papers. PC remains highly ambiguous outside staff-work contexts.

A general-purpose computer designed for use by an individual.

A standing contract for recurring goods or services over a defined period, allowing orders to be placed as needs arise.

A key factor that should materially influence a recommendation, decision or course of action.

Organisational centres responsible for defined capability, system or programme portfolios.

Singapore's principal criminal statute defining many offences and their punishments.