Implementing international standards: first, know your organisation
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that implementation strategies for ISO 15489 need to be tailored to suit organisations, taking into account their unique features as well as the broader cultural environment, including societal legislative and standards frameworks.
Design/methodology/approach
Three different organisational settings are described and compared in the paper.
Findings
The paper finds that strategies for implementation of international standards should be devised accordingly to suit different information cultures.
Practical implications
Successful implementation of international standards is more likely if the cultural characteristics of the organisation are understood.
Originality/value
This research will assist in promoting best practice in records management.
Keywords
Citation
Oliver, G. (2007), "Implementing international standards: first, know your organisation", Records Management Journal, Vol. 17 No. 2, pp. 82-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/09565690710757887
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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