Examine the Challenges of Electronic Records Management in a Modern Office.

Abstract

This study examined the challenges of electronic records management in a modern office. Electronic records management provides security for records from unauthorized users through fire walls and passwords. In the course of this study, appropriate literature was reviewed based on published work on the challenges of electronic records management. Findings from the studies showed that proper maintenance of electronic record should be the first priority of the organization. Good storage/filling of electronic record should be safeguard by the use of back-ups and other external storage device in day to day activities of the organization. It was concluded that proper training of staff will improve the maintenance of electronic records. It was recommended among others that modern electronics records gadgets; software should be installed and managed by trained personnel in the organization.