Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
---|---|---|
Semester Assessment | Essay - 3,000 words | 50% |
Semester Assessment | Presentation - 3,000 words | 50% |
Supplementary Assessment | Resubmission of failed coursework |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
interpret the context in which RM currently operates and identify what benefits it can bring to organisations in this environment
outline the historical development of recordkeeping and examine the issues facing record keepers past and present
describe the developments in the theoretical approaches to RM and assess how appropriate they are to current challenges in the field through practical application
detail the basic tenets of the international standard for RM and undertake the preliminary investigative stages of one of the prevalent methodologies
assess the remaining elements of the methodology (identifying the requirements for records, assessing the existing systems and recommending strategies, as well as the design, implementation and review of systems) through problem based application
Brief description
The value and use of recorded information is dependent upon the ability to retrieve appropriate information when required and, thus, on good management of the records themselves. Records Management addresses the need for a systematic approach to managing this information resource throughout its life cycle, from creation to final disposition. It is a professional discipline which is primarily concerned with the management of document-based information systems, but must increasingly take account of electronic media. Records Management encompasses a range of stages and purposes within a systematic management process. Based on principles of regular review and a controlled retention/destruction programme, its general aim is to secure cost-effective efficiency and good practice
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7