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At \"Innovate Solutions,\" a software development company, the leadership team is reviewing the effectiveness of their existing ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System (QMS). The company has experienced a recent decline in employee engagement scores and an increase in reported software defects. The CEO, Alisha, recognizes the need to improve the QMS\'s impact on both product quality and employee morale, aligning with the principles of ISO 9004:2018. To enhance the QMS and address the current challenges, which of the following leadership actions would be most effective in fostering a quality culture and driving sustained success, considering the principles outlined in ISO 9004:2018 regarding leadership and commitment? The company is also facing increasing competition and needs to improve its agility and responsiveness to market changes.
Alisha should actively solicit employee feedback on the QMS, incorporate relevant suggestions into process improvements, and regularly communicate the impact of these changes on product quality and employee satisfaction.
Alisha should centralize decision-making regarding QMS changes within the executive team to ensure consistent implementation and minimize disruption to ongoing projects.
Alisha should primarily focus on ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 requirements during internal audits, with limited emphasis on gathering employee perspectives on process effectiveness.
Alisha should implement a top-down directive mandating stricter adherence to existing QMS procedures, coupled with increased monitoring of employee performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

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