There are also practical consequences of failing to have consistent disciplinary policies and procedures, generally communicated to all staff in written procedures, which are then consistently applied. (darlingtons.com)
For good or for bad, philosophical ideas beat a path down the corridor of history: they have practical consequences in the way people live their lives. (faith.org.uk)
One belief system is not more accurate or «true» than the other, but they can have different practical consequences. (slaw.ca)