Submitted by ELIANDRO DOS SANTOS COSTA (eliandrocosta@gmail.com) on 2018-04-27T22:17:05Z No. of bitstreams: 1 COSTA-TESE_DOUTORADO-UNESP.pdf: 4233963 bytes, checksum: 55589a58597a8ef6921242acd2990587 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Satie Tagara (satie@marilia.unesp.br) on 2018-05-02T13:50:30Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 costa_es_dr_mar.pdf: 4233963 bytes, checksum: 55589a58597a8ef6921242acd2990587 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-05-02T13:50:30Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 costa_es_dr_mar.pdf: 4233963 bytes, checksum: 55589a58597a8ef6921242acd2990587 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-03-28 / Não recebi financiamento / Nesta pesquisa realizou-se uma investigação referente ao processo de desenvolvimento de sistemas informatizados de gestão arquivística de documentos de instituições de ensino superior, observando-se especificamente a função de descrição arquivística, o uso das normas de descrição arquivística e o uso de requisitos do e-Arq Brasil como eixo central da pesquisa em interação com a área de recuperação da informação. Optou-se, como estudo de caso, pelos sistemas informatizados adotados em duas (02) instituições de ensino superior, a Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL) e a Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” (UNESP). Como todas possuem seu próprio software, desenvolvido para o atendimento das demandas diárias de trabalho relacionadas às suas atividades fim e meio, escolhe-se uma funcionalidade de cadastro e acompanhamento de disciplina no sistema, observando-se a visão do seu utilizador. Como recursos metodológicos, adotam-se pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, natureza exploratória, descritiva e explicativa, com abordagem qualitativa, realizando-se assim um estudo de caso buscando as evidências da documentação, da observação direta e da observação participante, e seguindo um roteiro pré-definido. Os resultados apresentam o atendimento de determinados funcionalidades essenciais de cada software, de acordo com um conjunto de requisitos determinado a partir do e-Arq Brasil, em acordo com a natureza e tipo de tecnologia de automação e com os preceitos da recuperação da informação e da descrição arquivística e demais princípios arquivísticos essenciais para SIGAD’s. Visa-se com esse procedimento não só contribuir para o cumprimento da experiência de usuário, mas também propor um modelo para sistema informatizado de gestão arquivística de documentos, mais próximo da realidade do usuário e do atendimento da demanda da organização. Também identifica-se, como ramo tanto de pesquisa como de atuação arquivística, o cenário de estudo de melhorias para SIGAD’s utilizando-se o conhecimento interdisciplinar de duas ciências, a da informação, por meio da Arquivística e recuperação da informação, e a da Ciência da Computação, por meio da engenharia de software, interação entre homem e computador e adoção da técnica de análise contextual de tarefas. Conclui-se que o arquivista como profissional da informação deve inteirar-se dos aspectos inovadores que envolvem as atividades das organizações no mercado atual, fortalecendo suas bases, aprimorando suas técnicas e produzindo pesquisas que possam acrescentar valor à sua formação e à sua qualificação para os desafios da sociedade moderna. / This research carried out an investigation regarding the process of development of computerized archival management systems for documents of higher education institutions, specifically observing the function of archival description, the use of the archival description standards and the use of requirements of the e -Arq Brazil as the central axis of the research in interaction with the information retrieval area. The computerized systems adopted in two (02) higher education institutions, the State University of Londrina (UEL) and the Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP), were chosen as a case study. Since both of them have their own software, developed to meet the daily demands of work related to their core and non-core activities, a registration and monitoring of discipline in the system is chosen, observing the view of its user. As a methodological resource, it is adopted a bibliographic and documentary research, of an exploratory, descriptive and explanatory nature, with a qualitative approach, thus conducting a case study seeking evidence of documentation, direct observation and participant observation, following a pre-defined script. The results present the fulfillment of certain essential functionalities of each software, according to a set of requirements determined from e-Arq Brasil, the nature and type of automation technology and with the precepts of information retrieval and archival description and other archival principles essential to SIGAD's. This procedure aims not only to contribute to the fulfillment of the user experience, but also to propose a model for a computerized document management system, closer to the user's reality and to the organization's demand. It also identifies, as a branch of both research and archival activity, the scenario of study of improvements for SIGAD's using the interdisciplinary knowledge of two sciences, that of information, through archivology and information retrieval, and that of computer science, through software engineering, human-computer interaction, and the adoption of the contextual task analysis technique. It is concluded that the archivist as an information professional must know the innovative aspects that involve the activities of the organizations in the current market, strengthening his/her bases, improving his/her techniques and producing research that can add value to his/her training and his/her qualification for the challenges of modern society.

This Master thesis focuses on the concept of Records Management (RM) and Electronic Records Management (ERM) and how the adoption of an Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS) affects a business setting. The research focuses on the factors of perceived efficiency and on the costs that exist in a company. More specifically, this Master thesis is a qualitative exploratory case study which's aim is to examine and present the experiences and the attitudes of 4 individuals who are working in companies that possess an EDRMS. In order to acquire this deeper understanding, the data collection methods that were used were the in person semi structured interviews and the observation. During the research was examined how the perceived efficiency and the costs in a company are affected by a proper RM/ERM program. The analysis of the collected data shown that the specific individuals in the specific firms are benefited by the EDRMS and that their work is improved.

Owner companies should consider all elements of Document Management during a project’s life cycle, identify shortcomings and address them successfully to ensure successful completion of projects and ultimately to also ensure legal compliance as stipulated by contractual agreements. Proper governance during the execution of projects involves, amongst others, the establishment of structures and processes, with appropriate checks and balances built into these structures and processes, to enable all stakeholders to be in a position to have access to relevant documentation. Executing projects makes a huge demand on the flow and management of project related documentation through the different phases of these projects. The research, as documented in this dissertation, investigates and evaluates whether Sasol Technology, as the project execution agent for the Sasol Business Units, has efficient governing Document Management processes and procedures in place to support the successful execution of capital projects. Sasol Technology uses a stage gate model, associated with project life cycles, as a systematic approach for the execution of capital projects. Document Management is a new business function that was established in 2008. Not all the functions involved in the life cycle of project execution are fully aligned with the central function managing documentation. There is thus a need for a fully integrated Document Management System, involving all the functions of Sasol which are involved during the different phases of project execution. The literature study analyses existing world best document management and records management practices and procedures and points out that meticulous and strict document and records management practices form the backbone of organisational authentic evidence compliance. The research design method that was chosen to authenticate the research question is an Exploratory Qualitative Approach, combined with a Descriptive Approach. Results are obtained from a combination of three methods. Published and available existing data of how documents are managed in Sasol was gathered and secondary findings are established. Focused and structured interviews were then conducted with experienced team members from the different functions involved in project execution and lastly, e-mail administrated questionnaires were developed and distributed to relevant project team members within Sasol Technology to assess the current system and to determine additional requirements for an enhanced Document Management System, specifically applicable to owner companies in the project execution environment. Whereas the scrutiny of the secondary sources provides a background and the progress iii made with regard to setting requirements for a standardised Document Management System for the execution of projects in the Sasol Technology and some of the other Sasol Business Units, the primary data findings indicate how the project team members perceive the existing Sasol Technology Document Management System to be. Key findings include, that documentation life cycle management is not fully developed and needs to be addressed in the Sasol Technology project execution environment. Furthermore, integration of the documentation management of the various departments, functions and structures in Sasol will enable better and improved management of project documentation. The specific output of this dissertation is the recommendation of an improved Document Management System to allow the different functions within Sasol Technology and some other Sasol Business Units to have access to an integrated system, included in it all relevant documentation requirements during the life cycle of projects. An added deliverable is a framework of requirements to be included in a document management philosophy, not only for Sasol, but also for other owner companies during project execution. / Thesis (M.Ing. (Development and Management Engineering))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.

Owner companies should consider all elements of Document Management during a project’s life cycle, identify shortcomings and address them successfully to ensure successful completion of projects and ultimately to also ensure legal compliance as stipulated by contractual agreements. Proper governance during the execution of projects involves, amongst others, the establishment of structures and processes, with appropriate checks and balances built into these structures and processes, to enable all stakeholders to be in a position to have access to relevant documentation. Executing projects makes a huge demand on the flow and management of project related documentation through the different phases of these projects. The research, as documented in this dissertation, investigates and evaluates whether Sasol Technology, as the project execution agent for the Sasol Business Units, has efficient governing Document Management processes and procedures in place to support the successful execution of capital projects. Sasol Technology uses a stage gate model, associated with project life cycles, as a systematic approach for the execution of capital projects. Document Management is a new business function that was established in 2008. Not all the functions involved in the life cycle of project execution are fully aligned with the central function managing documentation. There is thus a need for a fully integrated Document Management System, involving all the functions of Sasol which are involved during the different phases of project execution. The literature study analyses existing world best document management and records management practices and procedures and points out that meticulous and strict document and records management practices form the backbone of organisational authentic evidence compliance. The research design method that was chosen to authenticate the research question is an Exploratory Qualitative Approach, combined with a Descriptive Approach. Results are obtained from a combination of three methods. Published and available existing data of how documents are managed in Sasol was gathered and secondary findings are established. Focused and structured interviews were then conducted with experienced team members from the different functions involved in project execution and lastly, e-mail administrated questionnaires were developed and distributed to relevant project team members within Sasol Technology to assess the current system and to determine additional requirements for an enhanced Document Management System, specifically applicable to owner companies in the project execution environment. Whereas the scrutiny of the secondary sources provides a background and the progress iii made with regard to setting requirements for a standardised Document Management System for the execution of projects in the Sasol Technology and some of the other Sasol Business Units, the primary data findings indicate how the project team members perceive the existing Sasol Technology Document Management System to be. Key findings include, that documentation life cycle management is not fully developed and needs to be addressed in the Sasol Technology project execution environment. Furthermore, integration of the documentation management of the various departments, functions and structures in Sasol will enable better and improved management of project documentation. The specific output of this dissertation is the recommendation of an improved Document Management System to allow the different functions within Sasol Technology and some other Sasol Business Units to have access to an integrated system, included in it all relevant documentation requirements during the life cycle of projects. An added deliverable is a framework of requirements to be included in a document management philosophy, not only for Sasol, but also for other owner companies during project execution. / Thesis (M.Ing. (Development and Management Engineering))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.