This site has been created to give you a basic foundation of knowledge on the topic of workplace information management.
Workplace information is one of an organisations most important assets. Every business transaction must be evidenced by a record to support both internal and external accountability requirements. Therefore, careful planning and controls need to be implemented to ensure the efficient management of this resource.
Businesses must establish a quality information management system to suit their individual needs with consideration being given to capturing adequate metadata and developing legally sound policies for document management from creation to archiving. Technology is assisting in this process though the development of software packages designed specifically for
information management.
Information managers ensure the security of data is maintained and that a recovery procedure is in place that allows for the resumption of normal operations should any disaster occur. As part of managing workplace information, organisations may outsource certain aspects of their business operations.
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