Records Management Journal · 2005 · 55 citations · 0 references
ManagementCorporate GovernanceCorporate ReportingData ManagementInformation Systems ManagementCorporate Decision-makingInformation GovernanceRecords ManagementArchival GovernanceCorporate Record KeepingCorporate Records Management
Corporate governance and records management face practical challenges when applied in organizations. The article examines how corporate governance intersects with information and records management to clarify its purpose and components. The discussion draws on the author’s experience and a review of relevant literature. Effective systems must be continually verified and updated as organizational structures, regulatory requirements, and other circumstances evolve.
Purpose This article aims to look at the intersection between corporate governance and information and records management. Design/methodology/approach The information provided in this article is based on the author’s own experience and literature reviews. Findings It is necessary to check that whatever systems are in place are working, and keep working, as organisational structures and requirements and laws and other circumstances change. Originality/value This article will assist in understanding what corporate governance is, what it involves and what its purpose is. In addition, some of the issues which arise in turning the concept into reality are also, hopefully, clear.