Health Quote by Stephen Asbury
““Market demand for management system standards has led to an increase in the number of subject and sector-specific standards. There are now MSSs that cover health and safety, medical, environment, services, information technology and more... so the auditing of these systems needs to reflect the variety and number of standards being developed.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Industry Conference on Management Systems Standards, 2022
The proliferation of sector‑specific management standards requires audits to be adaptable and comprehensive across many domains.
In simple terms: More standards mean audits must cover many areas.
Key Takeaway
Design audits that address each relevant standard.
Themes
management
standards
auditing
diversity
compliance
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
concerned
Type
professional
instructional
When to use this quote
- health and safety audits
- IT system reviews
- environmental compliance checks
- service sector evaluations
Key Concepts
systems thinking
risk assessment
integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can auditors stay current with evolving standards?
- What tools help manage multi‑standard audits?
A Different Perspective
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