Question

What is a records inventory? discuss why is inventory is conducted and what is included in the inventory?

Answer 1

A records inventory is detailed listing found through surveying, of all records owned and stored by an organization. The goal behind this is to know where they are stored and how they are stored to have a record retention schedule.

Answer 2

A records inventory is detailed listing found through surveying, of all records owned and stored by an organization. The goal behind this is to know where they are stored and how they are stored to have a record retention schedule. This information helps managers in present and in the future make decisions regarding the organization.