Document and Data Changes

[Vash Stampede]

On Item # 5.3 Document and Data Changes:
Changes to documents and data will be reviewed and approved by the same functions/organizations that performed the original review and approval, unless specifically designated otherwise. The designated functions/organizations will have access to pertinent background information upon which to base their review and approval.
Where applicable, the nature of the change shall be identified in the document or the appropriate attachment.
1. Is it referring that for example, "I came from engineering department, whenever I made changes on the document, I shall be issuing an ECN (Engineering Change Notice), then it shall be approved (all department heads) and not within the same organization, 2. Am I not violating this item 5.3? Please comment. 3. Does it mean 'within the same organization/function' >>>>within the same department? PLease advice.
Thanks,
Vash Stampede

 

[Marc]

> Changes to documents and data will be reviewed and approved by the same
> functions/organizations that performed the original review and approval,
> unless specifically designated otherwise.

To put it simply, if you are responsible for it (you wrote it) it's yours. Adding other reviews and or approvals from other people and/or departments is not a problem as long as the responsible person/department also reviews it. Typically the 'ultimate' approval is the province of the responsible person/department.

Have I confused the issue or does this answer your question?

[This message has been edited by Marc Smith (edited 19 December 2000).]