Explanation
The Check phase of the PDCA cycle is the phase that determines potential issues pertaining to the management of the BCMS. The Check phase involves monitoring and evaluating the performance and effectiveness of the BCMS and identifying any gaps, nonconformities, risks, or opportunities for improvement.
The Check phase also involves collecting and analyzing data and information related to the BCMS, such as the results of audits, reviews, tests, exercises, surveys, and feedback. The Check phase provides valuable input for the Act phase, where corrective and preventive actions are taken to address the issues and improve the BCMS. References: : ISO 22301 Auditing eBook, page 11 : ISO 22301:2019, clause 9.1 : Business continuity and ISO 22301 - Qudos : ISO 22313:2020(en), Security and resilience ? Business continuity ...

Explanation
According to ISO 22301:2019, Clause 7.2, the organization must determine the necessary competence of persons doing work under its control that affects its business continuity performance. The organization must ensure that these persons are competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, or experience, and where applicable, take actions to acquire the necessary competence, and evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken. The organization must also retain appropriate documented information as evidence of competence. Therefore, people are the ones who have determined roles and responsibilities based on knowledge and skills profiles, as they are the key resources for implementing and maintaining the business continuity management system (BCMS). References: ISO 22301:2019, Clause 7.2; ISO 22301 Auditing eBook, Chapter 4.2.2.

Explanation
The scope of the business continuity management system (BCMS) is the statement that defines the boundaries and applicability of the BCMS. It specifies which products, services, processes, locations, and organizational units are covered by the BCMS, as well as any exclusions or limitations. The scope should document and explain any exclusions, which are the products, services, or processes that are not within the scope of the BCMS. Exclusions may be justified for various reasons, such as:
The products, services, or processes are not critical to the organization's operations and objectives.
The products, services, or processes are already covered by other management systems or plans.
The products, services, or processes are outside the organization's control or influence.
The products, services, or processes are not relevant or applicable to the organization's context or needs.
However, the exclusions should not affect the organization's ability to provide products and services that meet the requirements and expectations of its interested parties. The exclusions should also not compromise the conformity of the BCMS with the requirements of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems. The scope and the exclusions should be documented in a clear and concise manner, and communicated to all relevant stakeholders. The scope and the exclusions should also be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the changing circumstances and needs of the organization. References:
ISO 22301:2019 - Security and resilience - Business continuity management systems - Requirements, Clause 4.3: Determining the scope of the business continuity management system1 ISO 22301 Auditing eBook, Chapter 3: Business Continuity Integration, Section 3.1: Business Continuity Integration Levels2 ISO 22301 Clause 4.3 Determining the Scope of the Business Continuity Management System3