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Filing

ClassNotes Team 8 MIN READUPDATED 1 JUL 2026

BUSINESS STUDIES FOR JSS2 THIRD TERM

SUB-THEME: KEYBOARDING A COMMUNICATION TOOL

WEEK 5:

Filing

Performance objectives:

Students should be able to:

      1. Explain the meaning of filing
      2. Explain the system of filing
      3. State the methods of clarification and rules of filing

Content:

Filing means keeping the document in a safe place and being able to access them easily and quickly. Documents that are cared for will not easily tear, get lost, or dirty.

A filing system is the central record-keeping system for an organization. It helps you help to be organized, systematic, efficient and transparent. It also helps all people who should be able to access information to do so easily.

We file documents that are sent to us by…