The focus of this paper is to develop a framework for implementation of integrate\nmanagement systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 180001 and SA\n8000). At present, these management systems are used individually in several\nindustrial organizations. Dealing with these separate management systems\nand ensuring their alignment with business goal are the two big issues. Increased\ncompatibility between these standards has paved the road for integration.\nWith the co-ordination of holistic approach like TQM, it can easily\nembed the existing quality, health & safety, social responsibility and environmental\nprocesses in the culture of continuing improvement. Several researches\nhave been conducted to understand the different aspects of integration.\nBut, no suitable aspect of integration has been developed yet. The main\nfinding of this paper concludes that, integration on the basis of philosophical\ncompatibility between TQM and other standards can create a generic approach\nfor implementation. Furthermore, this aspect of integration will also\ngive administrative benefits related to implementation and maintenance of the\nsystems.
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