The Efficiency Impact of International Standards on Global Trade,National Industries, and Individual Organizations: The Influence of Quality and Risk Management

摘要

Standards provide crucial communication, alignment and compatibility at an international, national, industry, and individual organizational level. These standards-accessible to everyone from global powers to developing countries, from international corporations to the mom-and-pop small business-provide guidance and infrastructure, state of the art technical knowledge, and management best practices. In a global environment, standards ease the crossing of borders, cultures, and languages. They form the basis in building trust, avoiding conflicting standards, and reducing technical barriers; therefore, standards facilitate the achievement of regulatory compliance.