File organisation might be described as a method of storing records in file. Also, the subsequent implications approaching these records can be accessed. Given are the factors involved in choosing a particular file organization:
- Ease of retrieval
- Convenience of updates
- Economy of storage
- Reliability
- Security
- Integrity.
Distinct file organisations accord different weightages to the above factors. The choice has to be made depending upon the individual requirements of the particular application in question.