Office Practice

the original file form document cannot be located

there is insufficient correspondence from one source to justify opening new file.

there is insufficient time for the filing clerk to assemble relevant document to open a new file

there are sufficient documents from various sources to justify opening a new file

diagonal communication

vertical communication

horizontal communication

lateral communication

important people who are still living.

people who are dead.

people who are not eminent.

late people but important.

Minutes of meetings

Telephone message pad

The manager's diary

Requisition form

urgent mail

personal mail

official mail

registered mail