ISO TC 176 recommends beginning the upgrade to the 2000 standards using the DIS and having certification or registration bodies evaluate compliance. Keep in mind, standards may change from the current draft and companies will not be accredited to the 2000 standards until the Final Draft International Standard is issued. These eight management principles are the driving force behind ISO 9001 and 9004. Customers are a focal point of every organization. Organizations should understand and meet current and future customer expectations.
Effective leaders create an environment geared towards reaching an organization s goals.
Involvement of people. The involvement of every level of employee proves beneficial in an organization. The end result is obtained more efficiently when related resources and activities are managed as a process. System approach to management. The overall management of a system of interrelated processes adds to the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization.