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EcoSolutions, a multinational corporation specializing in renewable energy solutions, is transitioning its QMS to ISO 9001:2015. During the initial assessment, several key stakeholders and their expectations were identified, including regulatory bodies, local communities near their wind farm projects, investors focused on sustainable returns, and internal departments such as R&D, manufacturing, and customer service. The company operates in diverse geographical locations with varying regulatory requirements and cultural contexts. The top management team is now tasked with defining the scope of the QMS. Which of the following considerations should be prioritized by EcoSolutions\' top management when determining the scope of their ISO 9001:2015 QMS, ensuring alignment with the standard and effective management of their operations?
A comprehensive evaluation of all identified external and internal issues, the documented needs and expectations of relevant interested parties, the organization's strategic direction, products, services, operational locations, and any applicable legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including a documented justification for any scope limitations or exclusions.
Primarily focusing on the requirements of regulatory bodies and major investors, as their compliance and satisfaction are critical for maintaining operational licenses and securing funding, while addressing other stakeholder needs as secondary considerations within the established QMS framework.
Limiting the scope to core operational processes directly related to energy production and distribution, excluding support functions like HR and IT, to streamline the QMS implementation and reduce the initial certification costs, with plans to expand the scope in subsequent phases.
Defining the scope based on the geographical locations with the most stringent environmental regulations, assuming that compliance in these areas will automatically ensure compliance in all other operational regions, thereby simplifying the QMS implementation process.

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