e-Administration

e-Administration, or electronic administration, refers to any of a number of mechanisms which convert what in a traditional office are paper processes into electronic processes, with the goal being to create a paperless office.

Its objective is to introduce total transparency and accountability leading to better e-Governance within any organization.

In Germany, this initiative is especially targeted at government organizations, where public accountability is of special concern.

Similar processes are being developed in many American corporations to aid compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Examples of e-administration include, online timesheets and expense account.