functionType

Scope Note: To indicate whether the described entity is a function or one of its subdivisions, in accordance with national or international terminology. Alternatively, one might speak about types of activities; while function is considered appropriate when describing corporate bodies, positions, and mechanisms, the term activity also applies to persons and families.

• International Standard for Describing Functions (ISDF). https://www.ica.org/app/uploads/2023/12/CBPS_2007_Guidelines_ISDF_First-edition_EN.pdf
• Records in Contexts Conceptual Model (RiC-CM), Version 1.0: https://www.ica.org/app/uploads/2024/01/ric-cm-1.0_0.pdf

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activity

Scope Note: A subdivision of a function, which has resulted in the creation of the record resource. Especially when the records creator is an individual person or a family, activity might be the more appropriate term.

function

Scope Note: Any high-level purpose, responsibility, or task assigned to a corporate body by legislation, policy, or mandate. Can also be described as the group of activities aimed at achieving one or more goals of an organization.

• ISDF (2007) and ISO 30300:2020(en)