Integrated Management Systems (IMS)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

No words can express my appreciation and gratitude to my research advisor _______ through the course of this research, Professor _____has taught me numerous values that extend well beyond the realm of _________ (Your Subject Name). His emphasis on dedication to work and his valuable and practical insights of life are some of the major highlights of my education at The University _________. To Professor _____, I say with great respect, thank you very much.

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DECLARATION

I [type your full first names and surname here], declare that the contents of this dissertation/thesis represent my own unaided work, and that the dissertation/thesis has not previously been submitted for the academic examination towards any qualification. Furthermore, it represents my own opinions and not necessarily those of the University.

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ABSTRACT

In this study, the researcher aims to determine the definition Integrated Management Systems along with its planning and implementation. The system has an environmental checklist to make sure that environment factors are taken care of in each project. There are also objectives and targets for other important factors, and an Environmental program for some extremely important factors. The research objective was to determine the suitability for developing a universal Integrated Management System Standard. To achieve the objective of the research qualitative methodology was opted for the research. Secondary data enable the researcher to evaluate the integrated management system qualitative interviews helped the researcher to achieve the objectives of the research. Majority of the research question were answered by the help of interviews. Finally, the researcher concludes the research by summarizing the outcome of the research.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTii

DECLARATIONiii

ABSTRACTiv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Purpose of the Study2

Problem Statement2

Rationale of the Study3

Aims and Objectives3

Research Questions4

Outline of the study4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

Why Management Systems Are Needed6

Reasons Not To Implement a Certified Management System7

Knowledge Management Defined8

Consideration of external factors9

Knowledge Management Processes10

A Integrated Management System13

Criterion of an Integrated System14

Planning15

Management Systems Implementation16

Checking and Corrective Action17

Management Review18

Advantages Of Integrated Management System18

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY20

Research Method20

Literature Search21

Research Approach22

Definition of Qualitative Research22

Consideration of Qualitative Research22

Secondary Data23

Interview Analysis23

Participants24

Data Analysis24

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria25

Pitfalls of Qualitative Research Method25

Ethical Concerns26

Limitations of Research27

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS28

Discussion28

Developing a Standard for universal Integrated Management System28

Analysis29

Interviews29

Q1) How Large the Companies Are?29

Q2) When the Systems Were Certified?30

Q3) What Is Planned To Integrate?30

Q4) What are the Reasons To Become Certified?30

Q5) How ...