APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 104

One of the drawbacks to using ISO 26000 is that it:

Answer options

• A. is one of the most expensive ISO standards to implement
• B. incorporates different standards for different countries
• C. only provides guidance and cannot be certified as can other ISO standards
• D. is only recognized by a few countries, due to the strict standards

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because ISO 26000 is designed to provide guidance on social responsibility and does not allow for certification, unlike other ISO standards that can be formally certified. The other options are incorrect as they misrepresent the nature of ISO 26000 regarding cost, recognition, and standardization.