An action by a person that is used as an example or guide for future actions by other persons

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An action by a person that is used as an example or guide for future actions by other persons can be called a "model."

That is why in the corporate world or in society when an individual does something exemplary that is above the average and get the expected results and beyond, people consider it a model of performance or a model of behavior.

This model stays and serves as an example for other people to follow it. It became the standards in the organization or in society.

one of the negative side effects were the economic losses the events of september 11th caused. many, many people lost their jobs as a result of a downturn in the economy after the terrorist attacks.