ISO-IEC-42001-LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #87
While auditing a company's AIMS, the audit team reviewed policies, objectives, and communications to evaluate the involvement of top management. They also conducted interviews with staff to assess…
The correct answer is B. They should focus on leadership at all levels of management. ISO/IEC 42001 emphasizes that leadership is a shared responsibility that must be demonstrated at all management levels. Clause 5.1 (Leadership and commitment) states: "Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment... and ensure that roles, responsibilities, and…
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While auditing a company's AIMS, the audit team reviewed policies, objectives, and communications to evaluate the involvement of top management. They also conducted interviews with staff to assess the engagement of leaders at various levels in ensuring the system's effectiveness. Based on this approach, what level of management should the auditors prioritize when assessing leadership and commitment?
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- AThey should focus on leadership at the top management level
- BThey should focus on leadership at all levels of management
- CThey should focus on the leadership of department heads
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A5% (2)
- B80% (33)
- C15% (6)
Explanation
ISO/IEC 42001 emphasizes that leadership is a shared responsibility that must be demonstrated at all management levels. Clause 5.1 (Leadership and commitment) states: "Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment... and ensure that roles, responsibilities, and authorities are assigned, communicated, and understood." The Lead Auditor Guide also emphasizes evaluating leadership engagement across hierarchical levels, not just the top.
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