Getting The Records Straight Case Study

Getting the records straight – developments in records management
Introduction
Based on article I read by Catherine Hare,I know that the growth in the volume of records and developments in technology and business practice is changing the role of records managers. Technology has given users greater power in records creation with a consequent risk of falling standards and possible disastrous failures of systems. The necessary analysis of existing processes before implementing systems based on new technologies can in itself show how improvements can be achieved even without changing the technology. These developments affect the records manager’s role in establishing and implementing standards and procedures and require him to be at the forefront
Most of people define it as a co-ordinated programme of appropriate standards and procedures for the effective control of records and records systems from their creation to their disposal. But society and library have their own opinion. But now days some of people have a responsibility to creating record. Technology has given a power to user on creating record but have the risk. Analysis will study prior to using the new technology to prove that it can be done without the use of new technologies. These things make the managers into trouble and require them to introduce and use these technologies. Control of the use of electronic records better but it contradicts the opinion of those who make use of paper records. But they still have in common in terms of record revenue growth and the creation of the
EDI will have a drastic effect on the speed and cost of processing them. Managing the process and the disposition of the electronic documents will also give the records manager continuing challenges.
Legal admissibility
Microform has begun to be used in the office around 1930 but the use of electronic and optical records is very recent. Images of The Legal Initiative, sponsored by the CCTA, has drawn up a draft code of practice which is being tested, under the direction of Catechu in leading companies. The role of the manager is critical in record initiative.
Business process re-engineering
Management is about planning for the future. Many organizations have been formed to adjust to the old environment. , Executives are aware that the organization needs to embrace change if they want to stay in tune with the changing needs of their customers. Managers have the record to determine the different technologies and have little understanding of how they work and their strengths and weaknesses. He also needs to create ways to establish appropriate control over the records through the life cycle, in whatever medium they are there. The records manager is thus one of the people within an organization who needs to be at the cutting edge of organizational