Why is information the elephant asset? An answer to this question and a strategy for information asset management

Abstract

Information is a vital asset for any organization, but information does not often appear in definitions or descriptions of asset management. This article addresses the development of information asset management techniques and strategies and the various issues and problems that impact on that development.

Keywords

Information Governance Asset Records Management

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