From textbook: Pardy, W., & Andrews, T. (2010). Integrated management systems: Leading strategies and solutions. Plymouth,
United Kingdom: Government Institutes.
Chapter 1: A Primer on Integrated Management Systems
Using APA Format…
· In 200 words, describe the common characteristics of well-known management system.
· In 200 words, what are the benefits and the challenges associated with implementing an integrated management
approach for an organization.
· In 200 words, describe how integrated management systems fit into a Goal Orientated Framework.
· Deming’s Plan-Do-Check-Act framework is central to the concepts of total quality management. In 200 words, discuss
how this approach might also prove useful for other management related endeavors, such as occupational safety and health.
Examine yours or a company that has NOT implemented a sophisticated systems approach to management. Evaluate the emergency
safety and health (ESH) and quality management systems.
· In 200 words, identify the organization and describe why you chose to evaluate this organization, and discuss where
you think the organization stands in relation to utilizing a management systems approach to quality and ESH.
· In 200 words, discuss where you think the organization is in relation to considering or implementing a systems
approach.
· In 200 words, identify information sources which are available to you including documentation (procedures,
quality/ESH manual, work instructions), personnel for interviews, records, or web page information. Include a description of
the level of confidence that the information will be complete and accurate in providing evidence of the management system.
· In 100 words, describe your process for reviewing the information and data.