Selection of the optimal model of integrated sustainable management system in the mining companies

The multi-criteria analysis for the selection of the optimal model of integrated management system was conducted in this paper in order to improve the performance of mining companies. Integrated management system is the process of integrating of different management systems in a contemporary business as a requirement for each company in order to survive in the market. Modern companies that have implemented integrated management system work better, have arranged processes, improve its structure and culture for the management practice, and have continual improvements of all processes. Mining companies are in a very difficult position in Serbia. Their business is specific because it is characterized by a high complexity, obsolete and complex organizational structure, inadequate management practices, everyday functioning and many other problems. In that context, authors are proposing four models of integrated management systems that could be applicable in mining companies in order to improve their performance. Also, the appropriate criteria for the selection of the optimal model are defined. AHP method is applied for the selection and ranking of the models of integrated management system. The obtained results give an optimal model of integrated management system that is applicable with the best results in terms of performance improvement and sustainability of mining companies in Serbia.