popular public opinion
The truth that is accepted by the general public as factual enough to attempt forcing it on the private population by way of calling it public policy.

This can also become company policy should a corporation decide to adopt it.

forcing the adoption of this also could be attempted by mandated administrative orders.

The generalized truth with no basis in fact.
A widely accepted theory
It has become popular public opinion that extreme measures be taken to ensure happiness and contentment be eliminated because the progressive view is that progress cannot be made by a happy and contented private populous. No laughing and joking allowed.