... particularly, integrity and independence were found as the core of the audit process while their disregard reflects failure of the real intent of auditing. The inconsistencies in the audit procedures and documents developed for auditors are ascribed to some CBs’ personal interpretations. Originality/value...

...A. Williamson; J.H. Rogerson; A.D. Vella Presents the results of a survey of the auditors of a number of large certification bodies carried out to investigate the opinions, methods and problems of auditors responsible for registering companies to ISO 9000. Finds that auditors consider certain...

...Walter W. Willborn Auditors of quality assurance systems contribute to technological excellence in many important ways. They gain much insight into modern technology through their various audits and induce managers to make valuable improvements that raise quality and productivity. More specifically...