What are Top Management's responsibilities?

The following list outlines the key responsibilities that management must carry out during the design and implementation of the system, and during the maintenance and improvement of the system. Remember that you will need to provide evidence to registration auditors to demonstrate your role in fulfilling each of these responsibilities.

During design and Implementation

Establish the quality policy.

Ensure that quality objectives are established at all relevant levels of the organization.

Ensure availability of resources.

Ensure that the planning of the quality system is carried out to meet the requirements of the standard and the quality objectives.

Ensure that responsibilities, authorities and their interrelation are defined and communicated.

Ensure that appropriate communication is established within the organization and effectiveness of the quality management system is communicated.

After implementation: Maintenance and Continual Improvement