"A set of interrelated or interlacing elements of an organization to establish policies and objectives, and processes to achieve those objectives" is the definition of a/an:
According to ISO 9000:2015, which provides definitions for terms used in ISO 9001:2015, a management system is defined as a set of interrelated or interacting elements of an organization to establish policies, objectives, and processes to achieve those objectives.
A Quality Management System (QMS) is a type of management system that ensures organizations meet customer and regulatory requirements while improving performance.
Clause 3.5.3 of ISO 9000:2015 clearly defines "management system" and aligns with this question. The other options do not fit the definition:
Standard refers to an established norm or requirement.
Organization scope defines the boundaries of a QMS but is not a system itself.
Quality manual is a document (optional under ISO 9001:2015) that describes a QMS but is not the system itself.
[Reference:, ISO 9000:2015, Clause 3.5.3 – Management System, ISO 9001:2015, Clause 4.4 – QMS and its Processes, , ]
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