Two earlier constructs, quality systems and organisational
handbooks, are today combined into one integrated management
system (IAEA, 2006). In addition to performance and process
safety, the management systems often also address environmental
protection and occupational safety. The management system has
two main functions, (1) it describes the O-system in some detail
and (2) it defines organisational control loops that are implemented
in the control of the system. Organisational structure defines
responsibility and authority of organisational units and
positions, which can be oriented as work processes, functional
units or some combination of them. Feedback of operational experience
is an important process, which can signal needs for improved
performance and organisational change. Organisational
adaptation and change are important mechanisms, which close
the loop from feedback of operational experience to improved
performance.
7.1. Organisational