"Management representative" was a requirement in ISO 9001:2008, however, ISO 9001:2015 does not state this specific requirement. That being said, the role of "Management Representative" has to be conducted by any one, or multiple persons appointed or designated by management. Choose true or false

In ISO 9001:2008, Clause 5.5.2 explicitly required top management to appoint a "management representative" who, irrespective of other responsibilities, had defined roles and responsibilities for the quality management system (QMS).

ISO 9001:2015 removed the specific requirement for a "management representative." Instead, it places greater emphasis on the direct involvement and leadership of top management in the QMS. While the specific title is no longer mandated, the responsibilities previously assigned to the management representative (e.g., ensuring the QMS is established, implemented, and maintained; reporting on QMS performance) still need to be fulfilled.

The statement correctly identifies that the "Management Representative" was a requirement in ISO 9001:2008 and that ISO 9001:2015 does not state this specific requirement. It then accurately explains that the functions associated with this role still need to be conducted, and management is responsible for appointing or designating persons to carry out these responsibilities. This reflects the shift in the standard towards integrating QMS responsibilities more broadly within the organization's leadership.

The statement is TRUE.