Units
Records Management
Unit code: CLB001
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
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An effective information management system is integral to the success of a business's operations. As almost all activity within and between business organisations involves the transfer of information, it is essential that each business establish its own systems and procedures to enable the efficient management and organisation of information. To this end, employees must have knowledge and understanding of how information and records are collected, classified, accessed and processed within the organisation, as well as an awareness and appreciation of the additional systems established for the purpose of maintaining the integrity and security of the business's information.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
An effective information management system is integral to the success of a business's operations. As almost all activity within and between business organisations involves the transfer of information, it is essential that each business establish its own systems and procedures to enable the efficient management and organisation of information. To this end, employees must have knowledge and understanding of how information and records are collected, classified, accessed and processed within the organisation, as well as an awareness and appreciation of the additional systems established for the purpose of maintaining the integrity and security of the business's information.
Aims
The aims of this unit are to:
- provide you with the opportunity to acquire both theoretical understandings and technical skills necessary for the establishment and organisation of information management systems in various business contexts; and
- ensure you will acquire the skills necessary to apply these understandings to the teaching of Business Communication and Technology in a secondary classroom.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. Design and evaluate engaging and flexible learning experiences for Business Communication and Technology students as individuals and groups [QCT Standard 1]
2. Design intellectually challenging learning experiences [QCT Standard 3]
Content
This unit will cover the following topics:
- Creation and management of records in the context of the Business Communication and Technologies Senior Syllabus.
- Investigating the elements of an effective and efficient information management system.
- Investigating various methods to teach effective records management to students in the Business Communication and Technology classroom.
- Collecting data for the purpose of analysing existing records management systems used in public and private sector organisations.
- Knowledge and understanding of the various types of financial records managed and prepared by administrative personnel.
- Application of spread sheeting and database business software packages for the purpose of managing business information.
- Application of various evaluation techniques to ensure that resources used in teaching Records Management are effective.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
The teaching and learning strategies adopted in this unit include a mixture of lectures, discussions, active participation in tutorial and group activities, and the use of business technologies. Workshops are designed for you to acquire knowledge about records management systems, evaluation of resources and associated content. Opportunities will also be provided for discussion of contemporary issues related to this area. Activities will allow you to engage with the computing context and provide access to relevant software packages needed to develop your technological skills and experiences in the area of records management.
Assessment
The teaching and learning strategies adopted in this unit include a mixture of lectures, discussions, active participation in tutorial and group activities, and the use of business technologies. Workshops are designed for you to acquire knowledge about records management systems, evaluation of resources and associated content. Opportunities will also be provided for discussion of contemporary issues related to this area. Activities will allow you to engage with the computing context and provide access to relevant software packages needed to develop your technological skills and experiences in the area of records management.
Assessment name:
Report
Description:
A structured writing genre that presents a logical and factual account of events within its time- line.
Length: 1500 - 2000 words
Relates to objectives:
1
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Mid-Sem
Assessment name:
Research Paper
Description:
A written presentation of an investigation into a selected topic according to the style required in the particular discipline.
Relates to objectives:
2
Weight:
60%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End-Sem
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Resource materials
Texts
Beck, H., Harvey, J., Mylonas, A., & Rasmussen, R. (1998). Business Communication & Technologies in a changing world. Melbourne: Macmillan Education Australia.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit. Workplace health and safety protocols in relation to computer use will apply.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 10-Jan-2013
