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Deutsch: Genehmigung / Español: Aprobación / Português: Aprovação / Français: Approbation / Italiano: Approvazione

Approval in the context of quality management refers to the formal acceptance or ratification of a product, service, process, or document based on its compliance with predefined quality standards and criteria. This process is crucial for ensuring that all elements within a quality management system (QMS) meet or exceed the established requirements, contributing to the overall effectiveness and reliability of the organization's quality assurance efforts.

In the quality management context, approval (synonym approvement) refers to the formal process of evaluating and granting authorization for a product, process, or system to proceed to the next stage or to be used in production. It is an important step in ensuring that the required quality standards are met and that the final output meets the specified requirements.

Deutsch: Architektur / Español: Arquitectura / Português: Arquitetura / Français: Architecture / Italiano: Architettura

Architecture in the context of quality management refers to the structured design and organization of systems, processes, and components to ensure they meet quality standards and function efficiently. This concept encompasses the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the framework within which quality management activities are conducted.

Deutsch: Bereich / Español: Área / Português: Área / Français: Domaine / Italiano: Area

Area in the quality management context refers to a specific segment or part of an organization that is targeted for quality control and improvement. It can involve specific processes, departments, functions, or any part of the organization where quality measures are applied to enhance or assure the quality of products or services.

Deutsch: Aspekt / Español: Aspecto / Português: Aspecto / Français: Aspect / Italiano: Aspetto

Introduction/Definition

In the context of quality management, aspect refers to the various elements or characteristics of a product, service, or process that can be managed or altered to improve quality. These aspects are critical for ensuring that all dimensions of quality are considered and optimized to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.

Deutsch: Bewertung / Español: Evaluación / Português: Avaliação / Français: Évaluation / Italiano: Valutazione /

Français: Évaluation formative

Assessment may refer to the process of documenting knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs or a plan of care that identifies the specific needs of the client and how those needs will be addressed by the healthcare system.

Deutsch: Kompetenzbewertung / Español: Evaluación de competencias / Português: Avaliação de competência / Français: Évaluation de compétence / Italiano: Valutazione della competenza

Assessment of competence in the quality management context refers to the systematic process of evaluating and verifying an individual's ability to meet specified requirements for a particular role or task. This includes assessing knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to their position and responsibilities within an organization's quality management system (QMS). The goal is to ensure that all personnel are competent to perform their duties effectively, contributing to the organization's overall quality objectives.

Deutsch: Prüfer / Español: Evaluador / Português: Avaliador / Français: Évaluateur / Italiano: Valutatore

In the quality management context, an assessor refers to a professional who evaluates the conformity and effectiveness of an organization's quality management system (QMS) against specified quality standards. Assessors are critical in ensuring that organizations meet or exceed the quality standards required by industry regulations, certifications, or customer expectations. They play a key role in the audit process, whether for internal audits conducted by the organization itself or for external audits carried out by third-party certification bodies.