Question

30-page research study on Management Systems

Answer 1

A management system is the framework of policies, processes, and procedures used by an organization to ensure that it can fulfill all the tasks required to achieve its objectives.

A management system is a way in which an organization manages the inter-related parts of its business in order to achieve its objectives.Also, Management Systems are systematic frameworks designed to manage an organization's policies, procedures, and processes and promote continual improvement within.

The management system elements may include:

01. Leadership Involvement & Responsibility

02. Identification & Compliance with Legislation & Industry Standards

03. Employee Selection, Placement & Competency Assurance

04. Workforce Involvement

05. Communication with Stakeholders (others peripherally impacted by operations)

06. Identification & Assessment of potential failures & other hazards

07. Documentation, Records & Knowledge Management

08. Documented Procedures

09. Project Monitoring, Status, and Handover

10. Management of Interfaces

11. Standards & Practices

12. Management of Change & Project Management

13. Operational Readiness & Start-up

14. Emergency Preparedness

15. Inspection & Maintenance of facilities

16. Management of Critical systems

17. Work Control, Permit to Work & Task Risk Management

18. Contractor/Vendor Selection & Management

19. Incident Reporting & Investigation

20. The audit, Assurance, and Management System review & Intervention

It has been interesting watching Research Information Management or RIM emerge as a new service category in the last couple of years. RIM is supported by a particular system category, the Research Information Management System.

A SWOT analysis is a simple but widely used tool that helps in understanding the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats involved in a project or business activity.