Is the government only source of industrial standards within a country?

Is the government only source of industrial standards within a country?
A . No, the government can only adopt standards regarding security and defence
B. Yes, while ISO make standards for international trade, the government standardises other facets of their country
C. No, an organisation can also generate its own internal standards
D. Yes, the standards must be made by legislative branch of the country

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Answer: C

Explanation:

A standard is a document that sets out requirements for a specific item, material, component, system or service, or describes in detail a particular method or procedure. Standards are established by consensus and approved by recognized standardization bodies.

There are several different types of standards. Some of the most commonly-used standards set out the requirements that a particular kind of product, service or process must fulfil, in order to establish that it is ‘fit for purpose’. Other types of standard relate to methods of testing, terminology and definitions, information requirements, or the compatibility of connections.

Standards provide individuals, businesses and all kinds of organizations with a common basis for mutual understanding. They are especially useful for communication, measurement, commerce and manufacturing.

Standards make trade easier by ensuring compatibility and interoperability of components, products and services. They bring benefits to businesses and consumers in terms of reducing costs, enhancing performance and improving safety.

Standards are voluntary, which means that businesses and other organizations are not legally obliged to apply them. However, in certain cases standards may facilitate compliance with legal requirements, such as those contained in European directives and regulations.

Standards can be made by a company, a standard organisation (such as ISO or BSI) or regulatory bodies.

Reference:

– CIPS study guide page 93-94

– Standards and your business LO 2, AC 2.1