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A large multinational engineering firm, \"GlobalStruct Engineering,\" is undergoing its annual management review of its Quality Management System (QMS) as per ISO 9001, with a strong emphasis on quality planning processes guided by ISO 10005:2018. The internal audit team has identified several nonconformities related to inadequate quality planning in a recent project involving the construction of a bridge in a remote, environmentally sensitive area. These nonconformities include insufficient risk assessment regarding weather-related delays, inadequate communication protocols with local stakeholders, and a lack of documented procedures for handling unexpected geological challenges. During the management review, the CEO, Anya Sharma, wants to ensure that the audit findings are effectively integrated to drive continuous improvement. Which of the following approaches best exemplifies the proper integration of these audit findings into the management review process, in alignment with ISO 10005:2018 principles?
Analyzing the root causes of the identified nonconformities, assessing their impact on project timelines and environmental compliance, formulating corrective actions that address the underlying deficiencies in the quality planning process, and evaluating the effectiveness of the audit program itself to identify areas for improvement in future audits.
Presenting a summary of the audit findings to the management team, highlighting the number of nonconformities identified and the departments involved, and assigning responsibility for corrective action to the project manager.
Focusing solely on the immediate corrective actions needed to address the identified nonconformities on the bridge construction project, such as revising the project schedule and improving communication with stakeholders, without delving into the root causes or systemic issues in the quality planning process.
Comparing the number of nonconformities identified in the current audit with those from previous audits, calculating the percentage increase or decrease, and using this metric to evaluate the overall performance of the QMS.

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