(Solved): 1. 2. Critical analysis of the changes to the ISO 9000 standard Change is never easy. There has bee ...

1. 2. Critical analysis of the changes to the ISO 9000 standard Change is never easy. There has been a lot of discussion around the changes to ISO 9001:2015 vs earlier versions of the standard. Many in the industry feel ISO 9001:2015 has brought positive change as new elements are introduced while others feel it is a negative change on the standard or to their business. Who is right? Why? Develop an essay on the changes in ISO 9001:2015; why you feel they are a positive or negative progression of the standard; and suggestions on how an organization can prepare for getting certified for the first time. As a minimum your analysis should address: • Overview of changes from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015 • Outline what you believe are positive or negative changes • Analysis to support your decisions • Suggestions on how a company prepares for certification. Include the steps, tools, best practices, etc., an organization may use. • Bibliography of supporting articles Your analysis should be 4 full pages at a minimum (12 font), excluding a supporting bibliography of maximum 3 references. You may choose to include flowcharts, graphs and images that are relevant. References must be directly cited in your analysis. If you are unclear what this means, please ask. Hint: Most assignments that do well will have a structure – Having headings relevant to the grading criteria or an introduction, analysis, and conclusion will ensure you cover all the topics. 3. 4. Grading Criteria (note that grading is roughly equivalent to effort in each section): • Overview of changes 30% • Analysis 30% • Suggestions 30% • Bibliography & appearance 10% Grand Total 100%