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A multinational manufacturing company, \"GlobalTech Solutions,\" has recently implemented ISO 9001:2015 and is now seeking to align its practices with the guidance provided by ISO 9004:2018 to achieve sustained success. The CEO, Anya Sharma, initially champions the quality management system (QMS) but, under pressure from shareholders to increase short-term profits, begins to prioritize production output over quality control. This results in a reduction of resources allocated to training, maintenance, and customer feedback analysis. Consequently, product defects increase, customer complaints rise, and employee morale declines. Internal audits reveal a significant drop in adherence to quality procedures. According to ISO 9004:2018, what is the MOST effective action Anya Sharma can take to address this situation and ensure GlobalTech Solutions moves towards sustained success through quality management?
Reaffirm the organization's commitment to quality by increasing resource allocation for training, maintenance, and customer feedback analysis, actively engaging employees in problem-solving, and communicating transparently about the importance of quality for long-term success.
Publicly announce a revised quality policy emphasizing cost reduction and efficiency improvements, while maintaining the existing production targets to reassure shareholders and demonstrate commitment to profitability.
Delegate responsibility for quality improvement to the quality management team, providing them with limited resources and authority, while focusing on streamlining production processes to meet shareholder expectations.
Implement a new performance appraisal system that rewards employees solely based on production output, while downplaying the importance of quality control and customer satisfaction to incentivize higher productivity levels.

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