Managing Automated Record System

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Nowadays, automation can be defined as the use of machines or systems to perform tasks normally performed or controlled by people manually. Many functions in life can be automated, including washing clothes or dishes using washing machines or dishwashers, transporting goods using cars or trucks, or adding up lists of numbers using calculators. In this essay, automation refers to the use of computers to manage the administrative and information processing tasks in organizations. If used wisely, computers can assist organizations or records and information management personnel in managing records better to ensure their continued value as evidence. Automation can help organizations implement authentic and reliable record-keeping practices, through the improved tracking of records and information through their life cycle as well as the consistent application of records schedules and descriptive standards. Maintaining evidence through authentic and reliable records is a cornerstone of good business practice and helps ensure a valuable record for the society. In addition, we should know about what should be automated. The range of technology applications and functions available can make it difficult to select a particular technological solution to a records and information management challenge. The question is not whether records management functions can be automated. Many functions can be automated if the resources are available. But it is important to determine if automation is warranted. Two key questions must be asked which are should a specific records management function be automated at this time and how should a particular records management function be automated. All records and information management functions should be fully functional in a manual system before attempts are made to automate them. Automating an inefficient process

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