The success of the management system depends on commitment from all levels and functions of the organisation, and especially from top management. A system of this kind enables an organisation to develop a management policy, establish objectives and processes to achieve the policy commitments, take action as needed
to improve its performance and demonstrate the conformity of the system to the requirements of an ISO Standard.
The overall aim of the ISO Standards are to support and promote good Quality, Environmental and OH&S practices, in balance with socio-economic needs.
ISO management systems encompass a full range of issues, including those with strategic and competitive implications. Demonstration of successful implementation of ISO Standards can be used by an organisation to assure interested parties that an appropriate Quality, Environmental or OH&S management system is in place.
Reference: ISO Management System Standards