In Chronological filing, files and folders of documents are arranged in order of their date, day, and time. This sequence can be according to their date of receipt, or date and time of their creation with the most recent date in front of or on top of the previous items. This method of filing is only suitable for specific things such as receipts.
Advantage(s)
- It is less expensive to maintain
Disadvantages
- This method is not suitable for large organizations
- In order to retrieve information precise dates must be known.
- Retrieving information can be time-consuming