Transparency and ISO certification
To meet court standards, the management must be able to provide unquestionable proof that the governing bodies have taken all necessary and appropriate measures to prevent violations of the law, and that the infringement is therefore not their fault. Proof is particularly powerful if there is written documentation of the operational structure of the company. Arguments against written documentation such as lack of time, too much effort or cost are neither valid nor accepted. Legally speaking, the obligation to document cannot be waived even in negative cost-benefit analysis. An essential part of any ISO quality management is that the responsibilities and decision-making powers of employees are clearly defined. Necessary requirements are:
A clear transparent corporate structure is an essential component of successful strategic management, internal and external audits and ISO certification.