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1.1 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
1. Choose one academic administrator and another public administrator and conduct
interview and then ask them how their job differs from that of business managers.
How do they know how well their department, institution or organization is
performing, since profit is probably not one of the criteria for assessing effectiveness
and efficiency?
2. Design a interview schedule and conduct the interview a manager in your locality and
ask him how many subordinates he has. Are different numbers of subordinates
supervised at the top, the middle, and the bottom of the organizational hierarchy?
What really determines the span of management in the organization?
3. “There are two notions about relationship between job satisfaction and productivity: a
happy worker is a productivity one; a happy worker is not necessarily a productive
one. Critically evaluate this statement and bring out the situations under which each
statement is true”.
4. “Planning is the basis, delegation is the key, information is the guide, and action is
the essence of control of.” Trace the relationship between control and other functions
with real life examples.
1.2 MARKETING MANAGEMENT
1. Examine the suitable demographic segmentation variables other than age and
sex for the following industry
• Two wheeler
• Brewery
• Insurance
2. You have been selected by the ABC pharmaceutical company to be a sales force
for the period of three years. Identify and describe how you would progress
through the steps in effective selling.
3. Select an example of a new product failure in the recent context. Explore and
prepare a report highlighting the causes for its failure. Do you think a better
understanding of consumer behaviour could have contributed to its success in
the market place? Do you accept or not? Justify your stand.
4. Design a questionnaire to determine repeat purchase behaviour and brand
loyalty with respect to
• Fairness cream
• Mobile
• Sports shoe
• Ready-to-wear garments
1.3 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
1. Design an appropriate capital structure which yields more profitability of a
service industry of your choice. Illustrate your answer with the help of a EBITEPS analysis.
2. The finance manager should take an account of the time value of money in order
to take a correct financial decision. Elucidate the statement with the help of
suitable illustration.
3. The goal of capital management is the maximisation of long run earning to
present share holders. – Comment
4. You are a finance manager in a manufacturing organization. You came to know
the sales are very low when compared to the last year. So you have decided to do
credit sales. Draft a proposal highlighting the decision areas to be concentrated
to avoid non-payment.
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1.4 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
1. Create an ER diagram for the loan management system of a finance company.
Loans are given on the purchase of various items with different interest rates.
The company keeps track of defaulters and taken appropriate steps against
them. Make and state suitable assumption (if any).
2. Draw a net sketch to indicate the architecture of a distributed data base system for
college administration process with an example. Explain the various forms of data
fragmentation used in DDB.
3. Develop a conceptual data model for a hospital information system and write a
PL/SQL program using oracle to perform the following tasks.
a) Print the patient – details according to room wise.
b) Print the patient – details according to disease wise.
c) Print the patient – details according to the doctors attending them.
(Assume your own tables and fields)
4. Consider the following relational schema
Account (A/C No., branch name, balance)
Loan (Loan No., A/C No.)
Depositor (Customer Name, A/C No.)
Borrower (Customer Name, Loan No.)
Write queries in SQL for the following.
a) Find all loan number for loan made at Thanjavur branch.
b) Find all customers who have both a loan and an account in the bank at each
bank.
c) Find the number of depositors in each branch
1.5 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. “One reason for implementing global training programmes is the need to avoid
business losses due to cultural insensitivity”. What sort of training programme
would you recommend to avoid such cultural insensitivity?
2. Bring out some real life examples of how to use interest inventories to improve
employee selection. In doing so, suggest some examples of occupational
interests that you believe might predict success in various occupations including
Professor, Accountant and System Analyst.
3. Design a graphic rating scale for the below mentioned professions:
i. Secretary
ii. Engineer
iii. Web Designer
4. Develop an incentive plan for the following positions:
i. Chemical Engineer
ii. Plant Manager
iii. Used car sales force
iv. First-line supervisor.
Examine the factors that you have to consider in reaching your conclusions.
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1.6 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
1. Discuss MIS strategies that companies in the electricity utilities industry could
employ to achieve a competitive advantage.
2. “The best way to reduce systems development costs is to use application
software packages or fourth-generation tools”. Do you agree or disagree?
Substantiate your answer.
3. Adopting an enterprise application is a key business decision as well as a
technology decision. Do you agree or disagree? Justify your views.
4. Discuss in detail the activities involved in the development of e-commerce based
Information System in a retail sector.
1.7 SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1. a) How an user can be involved in defining a project? Explain.
b) Identify the milestones in a project schedules plan. Discuss the difficulties in
preparing the plan.
2. a) Compare the initial and final schedule of a project with an example.
b) How weak quality in a project can be anticipated? Justify your answer.
3. a) Discuss the relationships that exist among activities. Give examples.
b) How to create the activity responsibility matrix? Give its importance.
4. a) Discuss the vendor management tools in project.
b) Explain the various attributes of successful leader.
1.8 FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
1. How a financial statement helps the investors and creditors for a service based
company and manufacturing company. Give your views by taking any of the one
company of your choice on both the sector.
2. Identify the financial ratio on which type of Managerial of retail stores adopted.
Further analyse the various importance of those ratio and give your views. How
it will help the retail store.
3. Discuss various applications of the Break Even Chart. Enumerate the various
criticism usually levelled against Break Even Charts. Differentiate how this
Break Even chart helps the service sector and manufacturing sector.
4. From the following particulars, prepare the Balance Sheet of Sri Mohan Ram.
Current Ratio -- 2
Working Capital -- Rs. 4,00,000
Capital block to Current Assets -- 3:2
Fixed Asset to turnover -- 1:3
Sales Cash / Credit -- 1:2
Stock Velocity -- 2 months
Creditor’s velocity -- 2 months
Debtor’s velocity -- 3 months
Capital block Net Profit -- 10% of turnover
Debentures / Share Capital -- 1:2
Gras Profit Ratio -- 25% (to Sales)
Reserves -- 2.5% of turnover

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: BASICS (THEORY)

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UNIT 1 CONCEPT AND NEED FOR INFORMATION
Structure
1.0 Objectives
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Information and Other Related Concepts - Their Meaning andCharacteristics
1.2.1 News
1 2 2 Data and Information
1 2 3 Knowledge
1.3 Information Generation Process
1.3.1 Research and Development
1.3.2 Surveys and Censuses
1.3.3 Government Activities
1.3.4 Other Activities
1.4 Need for Information
1 4 1 Education and Research
1 4 2 Professionals
1 4 3 Government Activities
1.5 General Observation

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UNIT 2 LIBRARY ORGANISATIONAL
STRUCTURE
Structure
2.0 Objectives
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Formal and Informal Organisational Structures
2.3 Process of Structuring
2.3.1 Factors Affecting Organisational Structure
2.3.2 Principles of Ogranisations
2.4 Characteristics of Division (Departmentation)
2.5 Organisational Charts

 

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UNIT 3 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS)
Structure
3.0 Objectives
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Definition and Meaning of Management Information System
3.3 Scope. Objectives and Purposes of Management Information System
3.4 Characteristics of Management Information System
3.5 Benefits of Management Information System
3.6 Problems and Pitfalls in Developing MIS
3.7 Management Information System for Library and Information Managers

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UNIT 4 PHYSICAL PLANNING OF LIBRARY
Structure
4.0 Objectives
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Library Building
4.2.1 Preliminary Considerations (Preplanning Activities)
4.2.2 Preparation of a Library Programme/ Proposal
4.2.3 Space Allocation, Utilisation and Management
4.3 Library Furniture
4.3.1 Library Stack
4.3.2 Periodical Display Rack
4.3.3 Card Catalogue Cabinet
4.3.4 Charging Desk
4.3.5 Special Furniture Items
4.4 Library Equipment
4.4.1 Filing Equipment
4.4.2 Record-keeping Equipment
4.4.3 Microform Reading Equipment
4.4.4 Copying Equipment
4.4.5 Non-Conventional Indexing and Filing Equipment
4.4.6 Miscellaneous Supplies and Equipment
4.5 Name and other Sign Boards
4.6 Lighting and Power
4.7 Other Aspects
4.8 Standards Specification

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UNIT 5 REFERENCE SERVICE
Structure
5.0 Objectives
5.1 Introduction
5.2 What is a Reference Service ?
5.2.1 Meaning and Definition
5.2.2 Nature and Scope
5.3 Need and Purpose of Reference Service
5.3.1 Users' Information Needs
5.3.2 Growth of Libraries
5.3.3 Library Tools and Techniques
5.3.4 Volume and Variety of Documents
5.3.5 Information Technology for Reference Service
5.4 Reference Functions
5.4.1 Responsive Services
5.4.2 Anticipatory Services
5.5 Organisation and Management of Reference Service

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UNIT 6 CURRENT AWARENESS SERVICES
Structure
6.0 Objectives
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Approaches to Information
6.3 Current Awareness Services and their Types
6.3.1 Contents-by-Journal Service
6.3.2 Docunientation Bulletins or Current Awareness Lists
6.3.3 Research-in-Progress Bulletins
6.3.4 Newspaper Clipping Service
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6 . 4 Selective Dissemination of lnformation (SDI) Service
6.4.1 SDI and Ketmspective Searching
6.4 2 SDI and Current Awareness Services
6.5 SDI System Components
6.6 Functional Phases of SDI
6.6.1 Selection Phase
6.6.2 Notification
6.6.3 Feedback
6.6.4 Modification
6.7 SDI in Recent Years

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UNIT 7 LITERATURE SEARCH AND DATABASE SERVICES
Structure
7.0 Objectives
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Users Their Information Needs and Literature Search
7.2.1 Reference Service and Literature Search
7.2.2 Need for Literature Search
7.3 Steps in Literature Search
7.3.1 Selection of Sources
7.3.2 Search in Secondary Sources
7.3.3 Search in Other Sources
7.3.4 Recording of References on Information
7.3.5 Presentation of Results
7.3.6 Skills -in Literature Search
7.4 Computer Databases
7.4.1 Indexing and Abstracting Databases
7.4.2 Online Searching
7.4.3 Some Examples of Online Databases
7.4.4 Expansion and Diversification
7.5 General Observations

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UNIT 8 DOCUMENT DELIVERY SERVICE
Structure
8.0 Objectives
8.1 Introduction
8.2 What is a Document Delivery Service (DDS)?
8.3 Efficiency of the- Document Delivery Service
8.3.1 Speed
8.3.2 Cost
8.3.3 Satisfaction Level
8.4 Document Delivery Service - World Scenario
8.4.1 Historical Perspective
8.4.2 Increase in Demand
8.4.3 Recent Trends
8.5 Problems of DDS and Role of International Organisations
8.6 Document Delivery Service of INSDOC

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REFERENCE, INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES

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UNIT 1 CONCEPT AND NEED FOR INFORMATION
Structure
1.0 Objectives
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Information and Other Related Concepts - Their Meaning andCharacteristics
1.2.1 News
1 2 2 Data and Information
1 2 3 Knowledge
1.3 Information Generation Process
1.3.1 Research and Development
1.3.2 Surveys and Censuses
1.3.3 Government Activities
1.3.4 Other Activities
1.4 Need for Information
1 4 1 Education and Research
1 4 2 Professionals
1 4 3 Government Activities
1.5 General Observation

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UNIT 2 INFORMATION SERVICES: AN OVERVIEW
Structure
2.0 Objectives
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Definitions and Concepts
2.2.1 Information Sources, Resources and Services
2.3 Different Types of Information Services
2.3.1 Reference Services
2.3.2 Referral Services
2.3.3 Current Awareness Services
2.3.4 Literature Search Services
2.3.5 Document Delivery Services
2.4 Value-Added Information Services
2.4.1 Selection and Packaging
2.4.2 Subject Analysis
2.4.3 Information Analysis
2.4.4 The User Interface
2.4.5 Information for Innovation
2.4.6 Context Setting
2.5 Impact of New Technologies on Information Services
2.5.1 Telecommunication Technologies
2.5.2 Information Services
2.6 Value of Information Services

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UNIT 3 USERS OF INFORMATION SERVICES
Structure
3.0 Objectives
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Information Services in Libraries
3.2.1 Libraries as Facilitators
3.2.2 Information Demand
3.3 information Service Agencies
3.3.1 Links in Information
3.3.2 Facilitating Centres/Services
3.4 Users of Information Services
3.4.1 User Needs and Use and User
3.4.2 Information Behaviour
3.4.3 Methods of Assessing
3.4.4 User Groups and Their Specific
3.4.5 Information Services

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UNIT 4 ORGANISATION OF INFORMATION
SERVICES
Structure
4.0 Objectives
4.1 Introduction
4.2 ' Documentation and Information Centres and Databases
4.2.1 Definitions
4.2.2 Relationship to Libraries
4.3 Types of Documentation and Information Centres
4.3.1 By Ownership
4.3.2 By Specialised Interest
4.3.3 By Different Levels
4.4 Functions of Documentation and Information Centres
4.5 Organisation of Documentation and Information Centres in India
4.5.1 Functional Organisation
4.5.2 Planning Process
4.6 Growth and Development of Documentation and Information Centres in India
4.6.1 Government's Encouragement and Support
4.6.2 Progress during the 1950s and 1960s
4.6.3 Progress during the 1970s
4.6.4 Progress during the 1980s and 1990s
4.6.5 Future Direction

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UNIT 5 REFERENCE SERVICE
Structure
5.0 Objectives
5.1 Introduction
5.2 What is a Reference Service ?
5.2.1 Meaning and Definition
5.2.2 Nature and Scope
5.3 Need and Purpose of Reference Service
5.3.1 Users' Information Needs
5.3.2 Growth of Libraries
5.3.3 Library Tools and Techniques
5.3.4 Volume and Variety of Documents
5.3.5 Information Technology for Reference Service
5.4 Reference Functions
5.4.1 Responsive Services
5.4.2 Anticipatory Services
5.5 Organisation and Management of Reference Service

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UNIT 6 CURRENT AWARENESS SERVICES
Structure
6.0 Objectives
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Approaches to Information
6.3 Current Awareness Services and their Types
6.3.1 Contents-by-Journal Service
6.3.2 Docunientation Bulletins or Current Awareness Lists
6.3.3 Research-in-Progress Bulletins
6.3.4 Newspaper Clipping Service
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6 . 4 Selective Dissemination of lnformation (SDI) Service
6.4.1 SDI and Ketmspective Searching
6.4 2 SDI and Current Awareness Services
6.5 SDI System Components
6.6 Functional Phases of SDI
6.6.1 Selection Phase
6.6.2 Notification
6.6.3 Feedback
6.6.4 Modification
6.7 SDI in Recent Years

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UNIT 7 LITERATURE SEARCH AND
DATABASE SERVICES
Structure
7.0 Objectives
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Users Their Information Needs and Literature Search
7.2.1 Reference Service and Literature Search
7.2.2 Need for Literature Search
7.3 Steps in Literature Search
7.3.1 Selection of Sources
7.3.2 Search in Secondary Sources
7.3.3 Search in Other Sources
7.3.4 Recording of References on Information
7.3.5 Presentation of Results
7.3.6 Skills -in Literature Search
7.4 Computer Databases
7.4.1 Indexing and Abstracting Databases
7.4.2 Online Searching
7.4.3 Some Examples of Online Databases
7.4.4 Expansion and Diversification
7.5 General Observations

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UNIT 8 DOCUMENT DELIVERY SERVICE
Structure
8.0 Objectives
8.1 Introduction
8.2 What is a Document Delivery Service (DDS)?
8.3 Efficiency of the- Document Delivery Service
8.3.1 Speed
8.3.2 Cost
8.3.3 Satisfaction Level
8.4 Document Delivery Service - World Scenario
8.4.1 Historical Perspective
8.4.2 Increase in Demand
8.4.3 Recent Trends
8.5 Problems of DDS and Role of International Organisations
8.6 Document Delivery Service of INSDOC

Friday, 21 October 2016 16:30

LIBRARY CATALOGUING THEORY

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UNIT 1 LIBRARY CATALOGUE : OBJECTIVES
PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS

Structure
1.0 Objectives
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Library Catalogue
1.2.1 Definitions
1.2.2 Purposes. of a Library Catalogue
1.2.3 Objectives of a Library Catalogue
1.3 Library Catalogue and the Five Laws of Library Science
1.4 Library Catalogue vis-a-vis other Library Records, Bibliographies and Trade
Catalogues
1.4.1 Library Records
1.4.2 Bibliographies
1.4.3 Trade Catalogues
1.5 Cataloguing Process
1.6 Cataloguing and Classification

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UNIT 2 HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF
LIBRARY CATALOGUE CODES
Structure
2.0 Objective
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Evolution of Catalogue
2.2.1 Early stage (250 B.C. – 800 A.D.)
2.2.2 Age of Inventory (1200 A.D. – 1800 A.D.)
2.2.3 Age of finding list (1600 A.D. - 1800 A.D.)
2.2.4 Modern Catalogue (1900 A.D.)
2.3 History of Catalogue Codes
2.3.1 British Museum Cataloguing Rules
2.3.2 Jewett's Rules
2.3.3 Cutter's Rules
2.3.4 AA Code of 1908
2.3.5 Prussian Instructions
2.3.6 Vatican Rules
2.3.7 Classified Catalogue Code
2.3.8 ALA Rules (Pre] 2nd ed)
2.3.9 LC Descriptive Rules

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UNIT 3 PHYSICAL FORM OF LIBRARY CATALOGUES
Structure
3.0 Objectives
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Different Physical Forms of Library Catalogues
3.2.1 Conventional Forms
3.2.2 Non Conventional/Modern Forms
3.3 Features for the Best Physical Form of Library Catalogue

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UNIT 4 TYPES OF CATALOGUE
Structure
4.0 Objectives
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Inner forms of a Library Catalogue
4.3 Alphabetical Catalogues
4.3.1 Author Catalogue
4.3.2 Name Catalogue
4.3.3 Title Catalogue
4.3.4 Subject Catalogue
4.3.5 Dictionary Catalogue
4.4 Classified Catalogue
4.4.1 Classified Part
4.4.2 Alphabetical Index
4.5 Dictionary Catalogue vs. Classified Catalogue
4.6 Alphabetico-Classed Catalogue
4.7 Choice of an Inner Form for a Library Catalogue

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LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY

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UNIT 1 BASIC TERMINOLOGY AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Structure
1.0 Objectives
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Classification Terminology: Historical Perspective
1.2.1 Relation to other Terminologies in Library Science
1.2.2 Nature of Terms
1.3 Classification Terminology: Indian School of Thought
1.4 Sources of Classification Terminology
1.5 Definitions
1.5.1 Meaning of "Classification"
1.5.2 Universe and Entity
1.5.3 Group and Class
1.5.4 Attributes and Characteristics
1.5.5 Kinds of Library Classification
1.5.6 Disciplines and Subjects
1.5.7 Categories, Facets and Isolates
1.5.8 Arrays and Chains
1.5.9 Classification Schedules
1.5.10 Species of Classification
1.5.11 Notation

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UNIT 2 NEED AND PURPOSE OF LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION
Structure
2.0 Objectives
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Documents
2.2.1 Nature of Documents
2.2.2 Collection and Storage of Documents
2.2.3 Factors Determining Arrangement of Documents
2.2.4 Arrangement of Documents in Libraries
2.2.5 Approach of Readers for Documents
2.3 Classification
2.3.1 Meaning of Classification
2.3.2 Definition of Library Classification
2.3.3 Call Number
2.3.4 Purpose and Function

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UNIT 3 GENERAL THEORY OF LIBRARY.CLASSIFICATION
Structure
3.0 Objectives
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Theory of Library Classification
3.2.1 Importance of a Theory
3.2.2 Need of a Theory
3.2.3 Development of a Theory
3.3 Descriptive Theory of Library Classification
3.3.1 J.D. Brown (1862-1914)
3.3.2 E.C. Richardson (1860-1939)
3.3.3 E.W. Hulme (1859-1954)
3.3.4 W.C.B. Sayers (1881-1960)
3.3.5 H.E. Bliss (1870-1955)
3.3.6 S.R. Ranganathan (1892-1972)
3.3.7 Classification Research Group (London)
3.4 Dynamic Theory of Library Classification
3.4.1 S.R. Ranganathan

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UNIT 4 SPECIES OF SCHEMES OF LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION
Structure
4.0 Objectives
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Species of Library Classification
4.2.1 Enumerative Classification
4.2.2 Almost-Enumerative Classification
4.2.3 Almost-Faceted Classification
4.2.4 Fully Faceted Classification
4.2.5 Evolutionary Trends
4.2.6 Comparative Study of Enumerative and Faceted Classifications
4.3 Some Major Classification Systems
4.3.1 Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
4.3.2 Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
4.3.3 Colon Classification (CC)
4.3.4 Library of Congress Classification (LC)
4.3.5 Bibliographic Classification (BC)
4.3.6 Broad System of Ordering (BSO)
4.4 Depth Schedules

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UNIT 5 LEARNING ABOUT SUBJECTS
Structure
5.0 Objectives
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Universe of Subjects
5.2.1 Laws of Library Science vis-a-vis Universe of Subjects
5.2.2 Modes of Formation of Subjects
5.3 Methodology for the Study of Subjects
5.3.1 Understanding the Highways and Byways of Subjects

UNIT 6 POSTULATIONAL AND SYSTEMS APPROACHES

Structure

6.0 Objectives

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Subject Representation

6.3 Postulational Approach

6.3.1 Advantages

6.3.2 Application of Postulational Approach

6.3.3 Demonstration in Practical Classification

6.4 Systems Approach

6.4.1 Systems Approach to Fundamental Categories

6.4.2 Practical Implications of Systems Approach

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UNIT 7 FUNDAMENTAL CATEGORIES, FACET
ANALYSIS AND FACET SEQUENCE
Structure
7.0 Objectives
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fundamental Categories
7.2.1 Postulate of Fundamental Categories
7.2.2 Five Fundamental Categories
7.3 Facet Analysis
7.3.1 Subject Analysis using Facet Analysis
7.3.2 Colon Classification and Facet Analysis
7.3.3 Dewey Decimal Classification and Facet Analysis
7.3.4 Universal Decimal Classification and Facet Analysis
7.4 Facet. Sequence
7.4.1 Facet Sequence in Colon Classification
7.4.2 Facet Sequence in Dewey Decimal Classification
7.4.3 Facet Sequence in Universal Decimal Classification
7.5 Some General Observations

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UNIT  9 SCHEDULES AND  TECHNIQS 

Structure

9.0    Objectives
9.1    Introduction

9.2   Mapping of subjects in colon classification (cc)

9.3   Fundamental Categories

9.4   Round and Level

          9.4.1    Round   of   Manifestation

          9.4.2    Level    of    Manifestation

9.5     System and Specials

9.6     Common   Isolates

          9.6.1   Anteriorising

  common   Isolates

          9.6.2   Posteriorising   common   Isolates

 

9.7   Phase Relations

9.8    Device in cc

        9.8.1   Chronologic Device   (CD)

        9.8.2   Geographical Device   (GD)

        9.8.3   Subjects Device   (SD)   

        9.8.4    Mnemonic Device   (MD)

        9.8.5     Alphabetical   Device   (AD)

       9.8.6    Superimposition Device  (SID)

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UNIT 8 PHASE RELATION AND COMMON
ISOLATES
Structure
8.0 Objectives
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Basic, Compound and Complex Subjects
8.3 Phase Relation
8.3.1 Types of Phase Relation
8.3.2 Kinds of Phase Relation
8.3.3 Phase Relations in Classification Schemes
8.4 Common Isolates
8.4.1 Meaning of Common Isolates and their Need
8.4.2 History of Common Isolates
8.4.3 Kinds of Common Isolates
8.4.4 Common Isolates in Colon Classification
8.4.5 Common Isolates in Dewey Decimal Classification
8.4.6 Common Isolates in Universal Decimal Classification

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UNIT 10 DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION (DDC)
Structure
10.0 Objectives
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Genesis of DDC
10.2.1 First Edition
10.2.2 Salient Features
10.3 Subsequent Editions
I0.3.1 Fifteenth Standard Edition
10.3.2 Sixteenth and Later Editions
10.3.3 Twentieth Edition
10.3.4 Abridged
' DDC

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0.4 Underlying Principles
10.4.1 Philosophical Basis
10.4.2 Classification by Discipline
10.4.3 Hierarchical Structure
10.4.4 Practicality
10.5 Revision Process
10.5.1 Phoenix Schedules
10.5.2 Organisational Set-up
10.5.3 Procedure of Revision
10.5.4 Use of DDC
10.6 DDC 19th Edition
10.6.1 Schedules
10.6.2 Notation
10.6.3 Tables
10.6.4 Relative Index
10.6.5 OtherFeatures
10.6.6 Synthetic Devices
10.6.7 Add to Device
10.6.8 Special Topics of General Applicability
10.6.9 Mnemonic Features
10.6.10 Optional Provisions
10.7 Evaluation
10.7.1 Order and Collocation of Classes
10.7.2 Improper Placement
10.7.3 Anglo-American Bias
10.7.4 Citation Order
10.7.5 Notation
10.7.6 Unevenness and Inconsistency
10.7.7 Reclassification due to Revision
10.7.8 Durability of DDC

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Structure
11.0 Objectives
11.1 Introduction
11.1.1 Revision Procedure
11.1.2 Communication and Incorporation of Changes
11.2 Salient Features of the DDC-19 (1979)
11.2.1 Changes in Tables
11.2.2 DDC Manual
11.2.3 Computerization
11.2.4 Relative Index
11.3 The DDC-20 (1989)
11.3.1 Editorial Support System
11.3.2 New Changes in the Schedules
11.3.3 Changes in Tables
11.3.4 Electronic Version
11.3.5 Simplification Movement
11.3.6 Relative Index
11.4 The DDC-21 (1996)
11.4.1 Structure of the DDC-21
11.4.2 Users Convenience
11.4.3 Changes in the Schedules
11.4.4 Changes in Tables
11.4.5 Transparent Facet Structure
11.4.6 Relative Index
11.4.7 Dewey for Windows (DfW)
11.5 Future Trends

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UNIT 12 UNIVERSAL DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION (UDC)
Structure
12.0 Objectives
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Historical Background
12.3 Nature and Structure
12.3.1 Main Tables
12.3.2 Auxiliary Tables
12.3.3 Common Auxiliaries
12.3.4 Special Auxiliaries
12.3.5 Parallel Division
12.4 Notation
12.4.1 Hospitality
12.4.2 Facetisation and Synthesis
12.4.3 Intercalation
12.4.4 Mnemonics
12.4.5 Filing Order
12.4.6 Evaluation
12.5 Alphabetical
, Subject Index
12.6 Provision for Future Expansion
12.7 Maintenance of UDC
12.8 Merits and Demerits of UDC
12.9 Practical Work in UDC

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UNIT 13 COLON CLASSIFICATION (CC)
Structure
13.0 Objectives
13.1 Introduction:
13.2 Genesis of Colon Classification
13.2.1 First Edition
13.2.2 Search for Theory
13.2.3 Subsequent Editions
13.3 Basic Principles in Colon Classification
13.3.1 Postulates of Basic Facet
13.3.2 Planes of Work
13.3.3 Rounds and Levels
13.3.4 Postulates of Facet Sequence
13.4 Notation
13.4.1 Mixed Notation-Indicator Digits
13.4.2 Empty Digit
13.5. Devices
13.5.1 Chronological Device
13.5.2 Geographical Device
13.5.3Subject Device
13.5.4Alphabetical Device
13.6 Phase Relations
13.7 Systems and Specials
13.8 Merits and Demerits of Colon, Classification
13.9 Practical Work in Colon Classification

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UNIT 14 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF COLON
CLASSIFICATION
Structure
14.0 Objectives
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Colon Classification Version 1: A Non-Theory - Based Version
14.3 Colon Classification Version 2: A Theory - Based Version
14.3.1 Edition 4
14.3.2 Edition 5
14.3.3 Edition 6
14.4 Colon Classification Version 3
14.4.1 New Results in Theory
14.5 Changes Made in CC Edition 7

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UNIT 15 CURRENT TRENDS IN LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION
Structure
15.0 Objectives
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Three Distinct Periods
15.3 Developments in DDC
15.3.1 18th and 19th Editions
15.3.2 20th and 21st Editions
15.3.3 Computerisation of DDC
15.4 Developments in UDC
15.4.1 IME 1985 and 1993
15.4.2 UDC in Computer-Based Information Retrieval Systems
15.4.3 UDC and UNISIST
15.4.4 Computerisation of UDC
15.5 Developments in CC
15.5.1 Publication of 7th Edition
15.5.2 Computerisation of CC
15.6 International Conferences
15.6.1 FID/CR - International Study Conferences on Classification Research (ISCCR)
15.6.2 ISKO International Conferences
15.7 Organisations, Societies and Research Groups
15.7.1 Library Research Circle (LRC)
15.7.2 FID/CR
15.7.3 Classification Research Group (CRG)
15.7.4 Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC)
15.7.5 International Society for Knowledge Organisation (ISKO)
15.8 Testing of Classification Systems
15.9 UNISIST and Broad System of Ordering (BSO)
15.10 FID Proposal for Standard Reference Code (SRC) and BSO
15.11 Special Schemes of Library Classification
15.12 Library Classification and Computer
15.13 Internet: Library Classification Schemes
15.14 Conclusion

 

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Library Management

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UNIT 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT AND THEIR APPLICATION TO LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

Structure
1.0 Objectives
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Management - Meaning and Scope
1.3 Scientific Management
1.4 Levels of Management and Managerial Skills
1.5 Managerial Functions
1.5.1 Planning
1.5.2 Organising
1.5.3 Staffing
1.5.4 Directing
1.5.5 Controlling
1.5.6 Other Managerial Functions
1.6 General Principles of Management
1.6.1 Taylor's Principles
1.6.2 Fayol's Principles
1.6.3 Barnard's Principles
1.7 Library Management

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UNIT 2 LIBRARY ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Structure
2.0 Objectives
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Formal and Informal Organisational Structures
2.3 Process of Structuring
2.3.1 Factors Affecting Organisational Structure
2.3.2 Principles of Ogranisations
2.4 Characteristics of Division (Departmentation)
2.5 Organisational Charts

UNIT 3 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (MIS)
Structure
3.0 Objectives
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Definition and Meaning of Management Information System
3.3 Scope. Objectives and Purposes of Management Information System
3.4 Characteristics of Management Information System
3.5 Benefits of Management Information System
3.6 Problems and Pitfalls in Developing MIS
3.7 Management Information System for Library and Information Managers

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UNIT 4 PHYSICAL PLANNING OF LIBRARY
Structure
4.0 Objectives
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Library Building
4.2.1 Preliminary Considerations (Preplanning Activities)
4.2.2 Preparation of a Library Programme/ Proposal
4.2.3 Space Allocation, Utilisation and Management
4.3 Library Furniture
4.3.1 Library Stack
4.3.2 Periodical Display Rack
4.3.3 Card Catalogue Cabinet
4.3.4 Charging Desk
4.3.5 Special Furniture Items
4.4 Library Equipment
4.4.1 Filing Equipment
4.4.2 Record-keeping Equipment
4.4.3 Microform Reading Equipment
4.4.4 Copying Equipment
4.4.5 Non-Conventional Indexing and Filing Equipment
4.4.6 Miscellaneous Supplies and Equipment
4.5 Name and other Sign Boards
4.6 Lighting and Power
4.7 Other Aspects
4.8 Standards Specification

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UNIT 5 TYPES OF INFORMATION RESOURCES,
SELECTION PRINCIPLES INCLUDING
COMMUNICATION MEDIA
Structure
5.0 Objectives
5.1 Introduction
5.2 User's Studies
5.2.1 Institutional Characteristics
5.2.2 User Groups
5.2.3 Individual User Interests
5.2.4 Methods of Survey and Study
5.3 Information Resources
5.3.1 Documentary Sources
5.3.2 Non-Documentary Sources
5.4 Classification of Documents
5.4.1 By Physical Characteristics
5.4.2 By Information Characteristics
5.4.3 Books
5.4.4 Periodicals and Serials
5.4.5 Government Documents
5.4.6 Dissertations and Theses
5.4.7 Reports
5.4.8 Pamphlets
5.4.9 Standards and Specifications
5.4.10 Patents
5.4.11 Trade Literanire
5.4.12 Maps, Atlases and Globes
5.4.13 Photographs and Illustrations
5.4.14 Microfbrms
5.4.15 Audio-visuals
5.4.16 Reference Books
5.4.17 Non-Documentary Sources
5.4.18 Institutional Resources
5.4.19 Human Resources
5.5 Selection Principles
5.5.1 Drury's Principles
5.5.2 Dewey's Principles
5.5.3 McColvin's Principles
5.5.4 Ranganathan's Principles
5.6 Policies, Norms and Standards

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UNIT 6 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SELECTION TOOLS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE
Structure
6.0 Objectives
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Information Materials : Producers and Products
6.2.1 Print Materials
6.2.2 Non-Print Materials
6.3 Selection Tools: Books
6.3.1 Current Lists
6.3.2 Catalogues and Bibliographies
6.3.3 National Bibliographies
6.3.4 Subject Bibliographies
6.3.5 Current Reviews
6.3.6 Special Lists
6.4 Selection Tools: Other Print Materials
6.4.1 Periodicals and Serials
6.4.2 Government Publications
6.4.3 Reference Books
6.4.4 Patents
6.4.5 Standards and Specifications
6.4.6 Translations
6.4.7 Dissertations and Theses
6.5 Selection Tools: Non-print Materials
6.5.1 Microforms
6.5.2 Audio-Visual Materials
6.5.3 Computer-based Materials
6.5.4 Equipment for Non-Print Materials

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UNIT 7 ACQUISITION PROCEDURES: BOOKS AND NON-BOOK MATERIAL
Structure
7.0 Objectives
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Acquisition Department
7.3 Document Selection
7.3.1 Planning
7.3.2 Job Analysis
7.3.3 Procedure
7.4 Document Procurement
7.4.1 Planning
7.4.2 Ordering Procedure
7.4.3 Job Analysis
7.4.4 Problems in Acquisition
7.5 Document Accessioning
7.5.1 Planning
7.5.2 Factors in Planning
7.5.3 Accession Register
7.5.4 Job Analysis
7.5.5 Accession Procedure
7.5.6 Passing of Bills
7.6 Non-Book Materials
7.6.1 Acquisition of NBM
7.7 Records and Registers
7.7.1 Book Selection Card
7.7.2 Budget Allocation Register
7.7.3 Accession Register
7.7.4 Work Diary
7.7.5 Files
7.7.6 Some Observations

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UNIT 8 ACQUISITION OF PERIODICALS AND SERIALS
Structure
8.0 Objectives
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Periodicals Department
8.3 Periodicals Selection
8.3.1 Planning
8.3.2 Selection Procedure
8.4 Periodicals Procurement
8.4.1 Planning
8.4.2 Ordering Procedure
8.4.3 Job Analysis
8.4.4 Problems in Acquisition of Periodicals
8.5 Periodicals Receiving Work
8.5.1 Planning
8.5.2 Procedure
8.5.3 Periodicals Servicing Work
8.6 Records, Forms and Registers

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UNIT 9 TECHNICAL PROCESSING
Structure
9.0 Objectives
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Technical Department
9.2.1 Need for Technical Processing
9.2.2 Organisational Structure
9.3 Planning and Organisation
9.3.1 Classification Scheme
9.3.2 Catalogue Code
9.3.3 Internal Form of the Catalogue
9.3.4 Physical Form of the Catalogue
9.3.5 Classification and Cataloguing Policy
9.3.6 Personnel
9.3.7 Tools
9.3.8 Materials and Equipments
9.4 Job Analysis
9.5 Procedures and Routines
9.5.1 Physical Processing Work
9.5.2 Classification Work
9.5.3 Cataloguing Work
9.5.4 Coordinating Work
9.5.5 Releasing Work
9.5.6 Card Filing Work
9.6 Forms and Records

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UNIT 10 CIRCULATION WORK
Structure
10.0 Objectives
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Circulation Work
10.2.1 Goals of Circulation Work
10.2.2 Scope of Circulation Work
10.3 Circulation Systems
10.3.1 Register Systems
10.3.2 Card Systems
10.3.3 Semi-Mechanical Systems
10.3.4 Automated Circulation Systems
10.4 Circulation Functions
10.4.1 User Registration
10.4.2 Charging and Discharging Functions
10.4.3 Controlling Processes
10.5 Charging Systems
10.5.1 Browne Charging Systems
10.5.2 Newark Charging Systems
10.6 Inter-library Loan.
10.7 Planning and Management
10.7.1 Factors in Planning
10.7.2 Circulation Management
10.7.3 Records and Statistics
10.7.4 Miscellaneous Jobs

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UNIT 11 MAINTENANCE, SHELVING AND
STOCK VERIFICATION, ETC.
Structure
11.0 Objectives
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Maintenance Work and Management
11.2.1 Areas of Responsibility
11.2.2 Functions
11.2.3 Relations with Other Sections
11.2.4 Management
11.3 Stacking Principles
11.4 Stacking Systems
11.4.1 Double Rows on Fixed Shelves
11.4.2 Hinged Stacks
11.4.3 Rolling Stacks
11.4.4 Multitier Stacks
11.4.5 Compact Storage
11.4.6 Conventional Shelving
11.4.7 Current Issues of Periodicals and Non - Book Material - Storing, Shelving
and Arrangement
11.5 Library Material Arrangement
11.5.1 Classified Arrangement
11.5.2 Broken Order
11.5 .3 Special Sequence
11.5.4 Block Arrangement
11.6 Stack Maintenance
11.6.1 Stack Guides
11.6.2 Shelf Register/Shelf List
11.6.3 Maintenance Routine
11.6.4 Tools
11.7 Stock Verification
11.7.1 Need for Stock Verification
11.7.2 Methods
11.7.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Stock Verification
11.7.4 Loss of
Books
11.8 Withdrawal and Weeding
11.8.1 Withdrawal
11.8.2 Weeding

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UNIT 12 ELEMENTS OF BINDING AND PRESERVATION
Structure
12.0 Objectives
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Binding and Preservation Work
12.2.1 Purpose and Objectives of Binding
12.2.2 Library Binding: A Historical Sketch
12.2.3 Binding Policy for Libraries
12.2.4 Home Bindery vs Commercial Bindery
12.2.5 Choice of Bindery: Factors to
be Considered
12.3 Binding Processes
12.3.1 Collation
12.3.2 Sewing
12.3.3 Attaching Covers
12.3.4 Endpapers
12.3.5 Gilding
12.3.6 Headbands
12.3.7 Hollow backs
12.3.8 Finishing
12.4 Kinds of Library Bindings
12.4.1 Publishers Casings and Paperbacks
12.4.2 Library Reinforced Binding
12.4.3 Decoration Materials
12.5 Binding Materials
12.5.1 Covering Materials
12.5.2 Sewing Materials
12.5.3 Decoration Materials
12.6 Binding: Organisation and Management
12.6.1 Activities of the Binding Division
12.6.2 Specimen of a Binding Register
12.7 Care and Preservation of Library Materials

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UNIT 13 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT :
CONCEPT AND CONTOURS
Structure
13.0 Objectives
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Human Resources Development (HRD)
13.2.1 What is HRD
13.2.2 Need and Purpose
13.3 Components of HRD
13.3.1 Strategic and Operational Planning
13.3.2 Mechanisms
13.3.3 HRD Process
13.4 HRD in Indian Libraries and Information Centres

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UNIT 14 PERSONNEL PLANNING
Structure
14.0 Objectives
14.1 Introduction
14.2 What is Personnel Planning?
14.3 Need and Purpose of Personnel Planning
14.4 Elements of Personnel Planning and Policy
14.5 Methods and Techniques of Personnel Planning
14.5.1 Estimating Manpower Requirements
14.5.2 Recruitment
and Selection
14.5.3 Induction and Deployment
14.5.4 Development of Knowledge and Skills
14.5.5 Performance Assessment, Counseling and Coaching
14.5.6 Communication
14.6 Personnel Planning for Libraries and Information Centres in India

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UNIT 15 PARTICIPATIVE MANAGEMENT
AND TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM)
Structure
15.0 Objectives
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Components of Participative Management
15.2.1 Leadership
15.2.2 Organisational Style
15.3 Participative Management in Libraries and Information Centres
15.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Participative Management
15.5 Total Quality Management (TQM)
15.6 Elements of Total Quality Management (TQM)
15.7 Implementing TQM Techniques in Library and Information Centre
Management
15.7.1 Identification of Customers
15.7.2 Standardization of Work Processes
15.7.3 Quality Measurement Procedure
15.7.4 mprovement in Internal Organisation Management
15.7.5 Improvement of Human Resources
Management
15.8 Barriers to Implementing TQM

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UNIT 16 LIBRARY FINANCE
Structure
16.0 Objectives
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Financial Management
16.2.1 Principles of Financial Management
16.2.2 Financial Management in Service-Oriented and Not-for-Profit
Organisations
16.3 Sources of Funds
16.3.1 Academic Libraries
16.3.2 Public Libraries
16.3.3 Special Libraries
16.4 Financial Estimation
16.4.1 Per Capita Method
16.4.2 Proportional Method
16.4.3 Method of Details
16.5 Library Expenditure Planning
16.5.1 Importance of Library Expenditure
16.5.2 Nature of Library Expenditure
16.5.3 Principles of Library Expenditure
16.5.4 Classification of Library Expenditure

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UNIT 17 BUDGETING AND ACCOUNTING
Structure
17.0 Objectives
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Library Budget and Financial Planning
17.2.1 Budgetary Methods
17.2.2 Budgetary Norms and Standards
17.2.3 Preparation of Library
Budget
17.3 Use of Funds, Financial Control and Accounting
17.3.1 Allocation of Funds
17.3.2 Encumbering Funds
17.3.3 Financial Control
17.3.4 Fund Accounting
17.3.5 Financial Records
17.3.6 Financial Audit

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Library and Society

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UNIT 1 ROLE OF LIBRARIES AND
INFORMATION CENTRES IN MODERN
SOCIETY
Structure
1.0 Objectives
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Needs of Modern Society
1.3 Institutions Founded by Society
1.4 Library and Education
1.4.1 Formal Education
1.4.2 Non-Formal Education
1.4.3 Education of Illiterates
1.4.4 Education of Working Groups
1.4.5 Education of Physically Handicapped
1.5 Library in Research
1.6 Library in Cultural Activities
1.7 Library in Disseminating Information
1.8 Library in Religious and Spiritual Institutions
1.9 Library in Recreation and Leisure
1.10 Library and the Changing Society
1.10.1 Dimensions of Change
1.10.2 Expanding Role of the Library

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UNIT 2 LAWS OF LIBRARY SCIENCE Structure
2.0 Objectives
2.1 Introduction
2.2 First Law “Books are for Use”
2.2.1 Implications of the First Law
2.3 Second Law “Every Reader His/Her Book”
2.3.1 Implications of the Second Law
2.3.2 Resource Sharing
2.4 Third Law “Every Book Its Reader”
2.4.1 Implications - Open Access
2.4.2 Implications - Services
2.4.3 Implications - The Library Catalogue

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2.5 Fourth Law “Save the Time of the Reader”
2.5.1 Implications - Open Access
2.5.2 Implications - Classification and Cataloguing
2.5.3 Implications - Charging System
2.6 Fifth Law "Library is a Growing Organism"
2.6.1 Implications - Book Stock
2.6.2 Implications - Readers
2.6.3 Implications - Staff
2.6.4 Implications - Classification and the Catalogue
2.6.5 Implications - Modernisation
2.6.6 Implications - Provision for the Future
2.6.7 Implications - Weeding out of Books
2.7 A Wider Interpretation of the Five Laws

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UNIT 3 DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARIES IN UK and USA

UK AND USA Structure

3.0 Objectives

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Libraries in UK before 1850

3.2.1 Monastic Libraries

3.2.2 Subscription and Circulating

3.3.3 Mechanics Institutes

3.3 Library Legislation

3.3.1 The 1850 Act

3.3.2 Subsequent Amendments

3.4 Library Surveys and Reports

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3.4.1 Donations to Public Libraries

3.4.2 Adams Report

3.4.3 Penny Rate Abolished

3.4.4 Mitchell and Kenyon Reports

3.4.5 McColvin Report

3.4.6 Roberts Report

3.4.7 The 1964 Act

3.5 The British Library Act

3.6 Kinds of Libraries, Growth and Future Trends

3.7 Development of Libraries in USA

3.7.1 Colonial Period

3.7.2 Social Libraries

3.7.3 Mercantile Libraries

3.7.4 School District-Public Libraries

3.8 Library Legislation

3.9 Philanthropy and Library Movement

3.10 Library of Congress

3.11 Kinds of Libraries, Growth and Future Trends

3.12 Role of Professional Associations
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UNIT 4 LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT IN MODERN INDIA : PLANS AND PROGRAMMES

Structure
4.0 Objectives
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Historical Perspective
4.2.1 Growth of Library Movement in India
4.2.2 Extent and Range in Matters of Library Development
4.3 Plans, Programmes, Policies
4.3.1 Need for Planning and Programming
4.3.2 Policy Initiatives and Library Policies
4.3.3 Policy on other Sectors having Implications on Libraries
4.4 Recommendations of Some Important Committees for Library Matters
4.4.1 Public Libraries
4.4.2 Academic Libraries
4.4.3 Agricultural Libraries
4.4.4 Medical Libraries
4.5 Planning and Programming Endeavours
4.5.1 National Planning
4.5.2 Sectoral Planning
4.6 Assessment of Library Development in Relation to Plans and Programmes
4.6.1 Present Situation
4.6.2 Directions for the Future

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UNIT 5 NATIONAL LIBRARIES: THEIR FUNCTIONS: A DESCRIPTIVE ACCOUNT OF NATIONAL LIBRARIES OF INDIA, UK AND USA

Structure
5.0 Objectives
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Concept of a National Library
5.2.1 Historical Perspective
5.2:2 Emergence of the National Library
5.2.3 Definition of National Library
5.2.4 Objectives and Functions of a National Library
5.3 Types of National Libraries
5.4 Descriptive Account of a Few National Libraries
5.4.1 The National Library of India
5.4:2 The Library of Congress (LC)
5.4.3 The British Library

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UNIT 6 ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Structure
6.0 Objectives
6.1 Introduction
6.2 School Libraries
6.2.1 Primary School Libraries
6.2.2 Secondary School Libraries
6.2.3 The Indian Scene
6.3 College Libraries
6.3.1 Objectives and Functions of a College
6.3.2 Library-Keystone in the College Arch
6.3.3 Key Components of an Ideal College Library
6.3.4 The Present Scene
6.4 University Libraries
6.4.1 Objectives and Functions of a University
6.4.2 Objectives and Functions of a University Library
6.4.3 The User Community
6.4.4 Governance and Management
6.4.5 Structural Organisation
6.4.6 Development of the Collection
6.4.7 Technical Processing and Organisation 6.4.8 Services
6.4.9 Physical Facilities
6.4.10 Professional Staff
6.4.11 Finance and Budget
6.5 General Observations

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UNIT 7 PUBLIC LIBRARIES: ROLE AND
FUNCTIONS
Structure
7.0 Objectives
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Evolution of Public Libraries - Factors
7.2.1 Urge for Knowledge
7.2.2 Literacy
7.2.3 Universal Public Education
7.2.4 Enlightened Leadership and Philanthropy
7.2.5 Rapid Advancement in Science and Technology
7.2.6 Fruitful Utilisation of Leisure
7.3 Meaning and Mission of a Public Library
7.3.1 UNESCO Definition
7.3.2 Key Missions of Public Library
7.4 Basic Elements of Public Libraries
7.5 Public Library and Features
7.6 Functions of Public Library
7.6.1 A Centre for Information
7.6.2 A Centre for Self-Education
7.6.3 A Centre for Culture
7.6.4 A Centre for Local Cultural Materials
7.6.5 Development of Democratic Spirit
7.6.6 An Impartial Service Agency

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UNIT 8 SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES
Structure
8.0 Objectives
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Definitions
8.3 Special Libraries: Meaning and Purpose
8.4 Brief Historical Overview
8.5 Functions of the Special Libraries
8.6 Features of the Special Libraries
8.6.1 Collection Development
8.6.2 Processing and Organisation
8.6.3 Services
8.7 Evolution of Information Centres
8.7.1 Characteristics of Special Libraries and Information Centres
8.7.2 Types of Information Centres
8.8 The Indian Scene

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UNIT 9 LIBRARY LEGISLATION AND MODEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
ACTS/BILLS

9.0 Objectives
9.1 Introduction
9.2 State Policy for Library and Information Services
9.3 Objectives and Need for Library Legislation
9.4 Components of Library Legislation
9.5 Model Acts/Bills
9.5.1 Model Union Library Act
9.5.2 Model Act of Dr. Ranganathan
9:5.3 Model Bill of Ministry of Education
9.5.4 Model Bill of the Planning Commission
9.5.5 Model Library and Information Services Act

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UNIT 10 LIBRARY LEGISLATION IN
INDIAN STATES - THEIR
SALIENT FEATURES
Structure
10.0 Objectives
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Legislations Studied
10.2.1 Madras Public Libraries Act, 1948
10.2.2 Andhra Prudish Public Libraries Act, 1960
10.2.3 Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965
10.2.4 Megastar Public Libraries Act, 1967
10.2.5 West Bengal Public Libraries Act, 1979
10.2.6 Manipur Public Libraries Act, 1988
10.2.7 Karalla Public Libraries Act, 1989
10.2:8 Haryana Public Libraries Act, 1989
10.2.9 Misogamy Public Libraries Act, 1993
10.2.10 Goa Public Libraries Act; 1994
10.3 Comparison of the Ten Acts
10.3.1 Public Access to Libraries
10.3.3 Financial Provision
10.3.3 Human Resources
10.3.4 Governance .
10.4 General Observations

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UNIT 10 LIBRARY LEGISLATION IN INDIAN STATES – THEIR SALIENT FEATURES

Structure
10.0 Objectives
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Legislations Studied
10.2.1 Madras Public Libraries Act, 1948
10.2.2 Andhra Prudish Public Libraries Act, 1960
10.2.3 Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965
10.2.4 Megastar Public Libraries Act, 1967
10.2.5 West Bengal Public Libraries Act, 1979
10.2.6 Manipur Public Libraries Act, 1988
10.2.7 Karalla Public Libraries Act, 1989
10.2:8 Haryana Public Libraries Act, 1989
10.2.9 Misogamy Public Libraries Act, 1993
10.2.10 Goa Public Libraries Act; 1994
10.3 Comparison of the Ten Acts
10.3.1 Public Access to Libraries
10.3.3 Financial Provision
10.3.3 Human Resources
10.3.4 Governance .
10.4 General Observations

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UNIT 11 USER STUDIES

Structure
11.0 Objectives
11.1 Introduction
11.2 User and User Studies
11.2.1 User Characteristics
11.2.2 User Studies
11.2.3 The Need far User Studies
11.2.4 Planning of a User Study
11.2.5 Methodologies/Techniques for User Studies
11.3 User Studies: Limitations and Criticisms
11.4 Case Studies
11.4.1 Efforts Made in India

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UNIT 12 USER EDUCATION
Structure
12.0 Objectives
12.1 Introduction
12.2 User Education
12.2.1 Definition
12.2.2 Components
12.3 Development of User Education
12.3.1 Pioneering Efforts
12.3.2 Institutionalisation of User Education
12.3.3 UNISST Programme: User Education
12.4 User Education: Goals and Objectives
12.4.1 Goals and Objectives
12.4.2 Goals and Objectives of Library User Education
12.5 Teaching Methods and Media
12.6 Information Technology and User Education
12.6.1 Groups Involved in Online Education
12.6.2 Main Goals
12.6.3 Methods
12.7 Evaluation of a User Education Programme
12.7.1 The Scope of Evaluation
12.7.2 Methods of Evaluation
12.7.3 Need for Evaluation of Library User Education

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UNIT 13 RESOURCE SHARING - CONCEPT, NEED FORM AND SELECTED CASE STUDIES
Structure
13.0 Objectives
13.1 Introduction
13.2.1 Definition
13.2.2 Objectives of Resource Sharing
13.2 Concept of Resource Sharing
13.3.1 Agreements On
13.3.2 Basic Records
13.3.3 Technology
13.3 Requirements for the Organisation of Resource Sharing
13.4 Realising the Goals of Resource Sharing
13.5 Developments in India (Some Case Studies)
13:5.1 CALIBNET
13.5.2 DELNET
13.5.3 INFLIBNET

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UNIT 14 LIBRARIANSHIP AS A PROFESSION
AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Structure
14.1 Objectives
14.2 Introduction
14.3 General Ethics
14.4 Profession, Professional, Professionalism
14.5 Professional Ethics
14.6 Librarianship as a Profession
14.7 Professional Ethics in Librarianship
14.7.1 US Experience
14.7.2 UK Experience
14.7.3 Indian Situation
14.7.4 Issues and Problems

 

 

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UNIT 15 ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
Structure
15.0 Objectives
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Need and Importance of Professional Associations
15.2.1 Aims and Objectives of Library Associations
15.2.2 Programmes and Activities of Library Associations
15.3 A General Account of Library Associations in India
15.3.1 Indian Library Association (ILA)
15.3.2 Indian Association of' Special Libraries and Information Centres
(IASLIC)
15.4 Library Associations in Other Countries
15.4.1 American Library Association (ALA)
15.4.2 Library Association (LA-UK)
15.4.3 Association for Information Management (ASLIB)
15.4.4 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
15.4.5 International Federation for Information and Documentation (FID)

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UNIT 16 ORGANISATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS
INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
Structure
16.0 Objectives
16.1 Introduction
16.2 International Organisations
1.6.2.1 United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
16.3 National Organisations
16.3.1 University Grants Commission (UGC)
16:3.2 Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF)
16.4 G1oba1 Information Systems
16.4.1 United Nation Information System in Science & Technology (UNISIST) and
General Information Programme (PGI)
16.4.2 International Nuclear Information System (INIS)
16.4.3 Agricultural Sciences and Technology (AGRIS)
16.5 National Information .Systems
16.5.1 National Information System for Science & Technology (NISSAT)
16.5.2 National Information System for Science & Technology (NISSAT) Sponsored
LLNs (Local Library Networks)
16.6 National information and Documentation Centres
16.6.1 Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC)
16.6.2 National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC)
16.6.3 Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre (DESIDOC)

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Annamali university assignments 2016

1.1 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
1. “Planning is looking ahead, and Control is looking back”. Comment.
2. Why do most of the large department stores and supermarket chains organize their stores on a territorial basis and then organize the internal store units by products? Give examples from your own experience.
3. “You cannot Motivate managers. They are self-propelled. You just get out of their
way if you really want performance”. Comment.
4. Why do most of the controls of overall performance tend to be financial? Should
they be? What else would you suggest?
1.2 FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
1. “Management accounting is nothing else but financial and Cost Accounting
tailored to the requirements of management.” Defend or Criticise the statement.
Give reasons.
2. Two Companies have the same amount of working capital. The current debt
paying ability of one company is much weaker than that of the other explain
your views how this could occur.
3. From the following information you are required to prepare a Balance Sheet.
a. Current Ratio – 1.75
b. Liquid Ratio – 1.25
c. Stock Turnover Ratio [cost of sales/closing
stock]–9
d. Gross Profit Ratio – 1/3 % on cost of sales
e. Debt collection period – 1.5 months
f. Reserves and surplus to capital – 2
g. Turnover to fixed assets – 1.2
h. Capital Gearing Ratio – 0.6
i. Fixed Assets to Net Worth – 1.25
j. Cost of sales – ` 9,00,000/-
4. From the following summarised Balance Sheets of Jamaal Structural Ltd., as on
31st March 2014 and 31st March 2015, prepare:
(i) a statement of sources and application of funds
(ii) a statement of changes in working capital.
Liabilities As on
31.3.14
As on
31.3.15 Assets 31.3.14 As on 31.3.15 As on
Share capital 3,00,000 4,50,000 Fixed Assets 3,50,000 5,50,000
Reserve and surplus 1,50,000 3,50,000 Investment 50,000 30,000
Long-terms Liabilities 1,25,000 - Machinery 2,15,000 75,000
Sundry Creditors 2,25,000 2,75,000 Stock 15,000 2,75,000
Provision for tax 50,000 95,000 Debtors 1,75,000 1,50,000
Prepaid Expenses 20,000 45,000
Miscellaneous Expendi., 25,000 45,000
8,50,000 11,70,000 8,50,000 11,70,000
Additional Information:
1. Depreciation written off during 2015 was ` 80,000/-
2. On 31st March 2015, accumulated depreciation on fixed assets amounted to
`1,75,000/- and on 31st March 2014, ` 1,25,000/-.

3. Machinery costing `50,000/-, accumulated depreciation there on being
` 3,000/- was discarded and written off during 2015.
4. During the current year. Investment costing `10,000/- were sold for `12,500/-.
5. Dividend paid during the year amounted to `32,500/-.

1.3 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
1. Take the IT (Information Technology) Industry as an example for Perfect Competition and analyse the character.
2. Prepare an essay to show the growth of National Income in India after post Independence.
3. Out of your experience find out the reasons for failure of business fore-casting even in the case of leading experienced companies.
4. Differentiate monopolistic competition with perfect monopoly and analyse the differences with diagrammatic representation.
1.4 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
1. ‘A deceit which does not deceive is no fraud’. Critically examine this statement.
2. The law of Partnership is but an extension of the law of Principal and Agent –Comment.
3. Will a Pledge made by a non owner of the goods be valid always? Elaborate.
4. Directors of a company are not only its agents but they are also in some sense
trustee of the company- Discuss.

1.5 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
1. Identify some of the major personality traits of Indian managers. Can a manager
use such traits in shaping his/her actions for better results in the organizations?
2. Discuss the motivational profile of Indian managers and workers. Give your
suggestion towards enhancing the motivational profile of the same.
3. ‘Organisational development involves the growth and development of organization
in the light of its future expansion plan’. Elaborate your views.
4. ‘Managers must do everything they can enhance the Job satisfaction of their
employees’. Do you agree or disagree-Support your views.
1.6 WRITTEN ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION
1. Discuss the ways in which non-verbal communication helps the managers to
interact with subordinates effectively. How Johari Window helps in communication?
4
2. Illustrate the ways in which managers use the grapevine or informal communication for their benefit. Assume that you are a HR Manager how these communications will useful to know the mood of union leaders.
3. “Business communication is very vital for successful business organization in the globalization era”.- Discuss.
4. It is said “actions speak louder than words”. Explain the importance of this statement in non-verbal communication with suitable examples.
1.7 BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. Corporate restructuring is the process in which business firms engage in a broad
range of activities including expanding, shrinking and otherwise restructuring assets and ownership structures. In this context, discuss the various forms of restructuring.
2. MTA is the latest addition in telecom sector offering mobile service. Its main
competitors are BSNL, TATA Indicom and Reliance and Vodafone. Devise a
launch strategy with specific focus on product availability and more visibility
also chart out a plan to compete with the leaders.
3. Draft a Vision, Mission, Objectives and Policy Plan for an Automobile company
dealing in midsized car. The company is planning to sell the cars in the price
range of Rs. 5 to 6 Lakhs in Indian market. The company is already established
in the US car market.
4. Explain Porter's model of competitive strategies. Is it possible for a company to
have a sustainable competitive advantage when its industry becomes hyper
competitive?
1.8 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
1. Draft the Questionnaire for assessing the consumers attitude towards two wheelers, select any two brands as per your choice.
2. Choose which source of data collection to be followed for the following products.
(a) Micro Oven
(b) Pesticides in Agro Industry
(c) Consumers perception on ICICI Prudential
(d) Financial Performance of SBI Life Insurance.
3. Draft a model research report for:
(a) Any one consumer durable product of your choice.
(b) Staff welfare facilities in any Manufacturing Industry.
4. Describe the process of data tabulation using SPSS.

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TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MCO – 01
Course Title : Organization Theory and Behaviour
Assignment Code : MCO - 01 /TMA/2015-16
Coverage : All Blocks
0Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions

1. What are various responsibilities of various level of management in an organisation? Explain various functions and role of managers.

2. Discuss the Modern Theory of Organisation. How is it relevant in the modern organisation?

3. What is an individual behavior? Explain the operant conditioning theory of learning. How is it different from the classical conditioning theory of leaning?

4. Differentiate between the following:
(a) Maslow’s and Herzberg’s Theory

(b) Psychoanalystic Theory and Self Theory

(c) Autocratic or Free-rein style of leadership

(d) Intra Personal Conflict and Inter Personal Conflict

5. Briefly comment on the following statements:

(a) Cross Cultural Management

(b) Objectives of Organisational Development

(c) Overcoming Resistance to change

(d) Culture Person Compatibility


TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MCO – 03
Course Title : Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis
Assignment Code : MCO - 03 /TMA/2015-16
Coverage : All Blocks
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt al questions.
1. What is business Research Process? Describe the various stages involved in the business research process.
2. Mean examinaiton marks in mathematics in three sections are 68, 75 and 72, the number of student being 32, 43 and 45 respectively in these sectoins. Find the mean examination marks in mathematics for all the three sections taken togethers.
3. What do you mean by index number? Explain the procedure for contruction and uses of index number in research work.
4. A survey of 320 families with 5 children each revealed the following distribution: No. of boys 5 4 3 2 1 0 No. of girls 0 1 2 3 4 5 No. of families 14 56 110 88 40 12 Is the result consistent with hypothesis the male and female birth are equally probable?
5. Distinguish between the following: (i) Bibliography and Footnote (ii) Oral Reporting and Written Reporting
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MCO – 04
Course Title : Business Environment
Assignment Code : MCO - 04 /TMA/2015-16
Coverage : All Blocks
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions

1. “The scenario of business environment in India is changing very fast.” Elaborate.

2. What is meant by social responsibility of business? Discuss some examples in Indian context.

3. Describe salient features of the Companies (amendment) Act 2002.

4. Differentiate between the following:

(a) Money Market and Capital Market

(b) Primary Capital Market and Secondary Capital Market

(c) Public Sector and Joint Sector

(d) Patent and Trade Mark

5. Write short notes on the following:

(a) Technology Transfer

(b) Globalisation

(c) Export Promotion Measures

(d) FDI inflow in India
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MCO – 05
Course Title : Accounting of Managerial Decisions
Assignment Code : MCO– 05/TMA/2015-16
Coverage : All Blocks
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions

1. Define Accounting. What are its objectives? Explain the role of Management Accountant in a modern business organization.

2. What is Cash Flow Statement? How does cash flow analysis help the management in decision making? Explain the techniques of preparing a Cash Flow Statement.

3. “A budget is a means and budgetary control is the end result”. Explain.

4. The standard cost of chemical mixture ~ PQ’ is as follows: 40% of material P @ Rs. 400 per kg. 60% of material Q @ Rs. 600 per kg. A standard loss of 10% is normally anticipated in production. The following particulars are available for the month of March, 2005. 180 kgs of material P have been used @ Rs. 680 per kg. 220 kgs of material Q have been used @ Rs. 360 per kg.
The actual of production of ‘PQ’ was 369 kgs. Calculate the following variance: a) Material Price Variance b) Material Usage Variance c) Material Mix Variance d) Material Yield Variance (20)

5. What do you mean by differential costing? How does it differ from marginal costing? Explain its practical applications with the help of suitable examples.
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MCO - 06
Course Title : Marketing Management
Assignment Code : MCO-06/TMA/2015-16
Coverage : All Blocks
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions.

1. Explain marketing information system and its components with suitable example.

2. a) Discuss the factors that influence price determination

b) Describe psychological factors that influence buyer behavior.

3. Differentiate between the following:

a) Selling and Marketing b) Micro and Macro environment c) Market Skimming Pricing Strategy & Market Penetration Pricing Strategy d) Advertising and Publicity

4. Discuss various steps in developing effective marketing communication.

5. Write short notes on the following: a) Use Related Segmentation b) Product Mix c) Product Life Cycle d) Channel Conflict
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MCO - 07
Course Title : Financial Management
Assignment Code : MCO – 07/TMA/2015-16
Coverage : All Blocks
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions.
1. a) Explain the Interrelationship between investment, financing and dividend decisions.
b) Discuss the role of Financial Manager in the changing scenario of financial management in India.

2. Discuss the dividend-price approach and earnings price approach to estimate cost of equity capital
with example.

3. a) Financing a business through borrowing is cheaper than using equity. Explain.
b) Discuss the important factors taken into consideration while investing surplus cash in marketable
securities.

4. There are two projects A and B. The initial capital outlay of A and B are Rs.1,35,000 and Rs.2,40,000
respectively. There will be no scrap value at the end of the life of both the projects. The Cost of
Capital is 16%. The company has to choose one project out of the two. The cash inflows as under:
Year Project A (Rs.) Project B (Rs.)
1 -- 60,000
2 30,000 84,000
3 1,32,000 96,000
4 84,000 1,02,000
5 84,000 90,000
You are required to calculate and comment for each project:
a) Discounted payback period
b) Profitability index and
c) Net present value.
(20)
5. Followings is the Balance Sheet of a Company as on March 31, 2014
Liabilities and Equity Rs.(lakh) Assets Rs. (lakh)
Equity Share Capital
(one lakh shares of Rs.10 each) 10 Fixed Assets (Net) 25
Reserves and Surplus 2 Current Assets 15
15% Debentures 20
Current Liabilities 8 _____
40 40
----- ----------
The additional information given is as under:
Fixed Costs per annum (excluding interest) Rs. 8 lakhs
Variable operating costs ratio 65%
Total sales 100 lakhs
Income-tax rate 40%
Calculate the following:
(a) Earnings per share
(b) Operating Leverage
(c) Financial Leverage and
(d) Combined Leverage

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ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-01
Course Title : Management Functions and Behaviour
Assignment Code : MS- 01/TMA/SEM-I/2016
Coverage : All Blocks
Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30
th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Explain various tasks of a professional manager. Discuss various survival and growth options which have been adopted in the recent past in your organization or any rganization you are acquainted with. Describe the organization you are referring to.

2. Explain various models of decision making process. Describe a model which is most suitable to your organization or an organization you are familiar with and why? Describe the organization, you are referring to.

3. Explain the process of conflict. Discuss the impact of conflict on the performance of an organization you are working in or any organization you are acquainted with. Describe the organization you are referring to.

4. Describe various leadership styles. Explain the present leadership style in your organization or any organization you are acquainted with. Which leadership style in your opinion will improve efficiency of the organization and why? Discuss with reasons.

Note: Meaningfully describe the organisations, your are referring to, in response to above questions.

 

ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-02
Course Title : Management of Human Resources
Assignment Code : MS-02/TMA/SEM-I/2016
Coverage : All Blocks
Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Discuss the need and objectives of Human Resource Planning (HRP). Describe the salient features and the process of Human Resource Planning undertaken by the organization you are working in or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

2. Briefly describe various methods of Job Analysis. Evaluate and identify the method applied in an organization known to you or you are familiar with. Critically analyze the role and importance of Job Analysis on Work Flow in an organizational setup.

3. Discuss the concept of Team. Explain various approaches to team development you have came across with respect to your own organisation or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

4. Discuss the changing role of HRM. Explain the challenges associated with effective HRM policies and practices in the context of present business scenario, citing examples from your organization or any other organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

Note: Meaningfully describe the organisations, your are referring to, in response to above questions.

 

 

ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-03
Course Title : Economic and Social Environment
Assignment Code : MS-03/TMA/SEM-I/2016
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. a) Examine the interaction between Economic Environment and Business Management. b) Discuss the relationship between economic and non-economic factors with the help of interaction matrix, giving examples.

2. What is the rationale for private sector development? Critically examine the problems and prospects of privatization.

3. Discuss the merits and demerits of currency convertibility for a developing economy. 4. a) Briefly discuss the significance and need for financial reforms.

b) What reforms have taken place in the small scale sector? Discuss with examples.

5. Examine the impact of economic reforms on growth rate of GDP and FDI. 6. Write short notes:

a) Public Sector in the present scenario

b) Economic Development

c) Importance of Balance of Payments

d) Role of Government.

 

ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-04
Course Title : Accounting and Finance for Managers
Assignment Code : MS-04/TMA/SEM-I/2016
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30
th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. “Accountancy is an Information System”. Do you agree? Substantiate your answer with reasons. How does an Accountant help in planning and controlling a large commercial organization? Explain.

 

 

Prepare the comparative balance sheet and study its financial position

 

3. ABC Ltd. maintains their books of Cost Accounts under standard costing system in which the work-in-progress is debited with actual costs and credited with standard costs. The standard cost card for product X shows :

                                                                                                                                           Cost per unit (Rs.)

Direct material 1pc @ Rs. 1.50                                                                                           1.5

Direct labour   3hrs @ Re. 1.00                                                                                          3.0

Factory overhead 3 hrs.@ Rs. 2.50                                                                                   7.5

                                                                                                                                              _____

                                                                                                                                                   12

Based on Budgeted Factory overhead Rs. 7,500 and budgeted Labour hours 3,000. The following cost and production data are available for the month of March, 1998 in respect of product X.

Cost data

1. Actual materials used in production 1,100 pcs @ Rs. 1.60

2. Analysis of pay Roll shows direct labour hrs. 2,700pcs @ Rs. 1.20

3. Factory overhead as per Factory O.H control account Rs. 7, 425 (to be charged to product X) Production data

Units completed 950 units

Units in closing WIP 100 units 50% completed

Cost of units remaining work- in- progress Account is transferred to work- in- progress Inventory Account. You are required to compute all possible variances.

4. As a Manager what strategy you will adopt so that you are able to efficiently manage the cash in business?

5. Visit an organization of your choice and find out the investment appraisal methods that the organization follows. Write a note on your visit.

 

ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS - 05
Course Title : Management of Machines and Materials
Assignment Code : MS-
05/TMA/SEM-I/2016
Coverage : All Blocks
Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Describe an Intermittent Flow Process. Highlight its characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.

2. What is work sampling? Describe the steps usually required in conducting a work sampling study.

3. Explain Kilbridge and Wester method for obtaining a good balance for an assembly line balancing problem.

4. Why are suppliers sometimes helpful in value analysis programs? How can they help? Does it violate your concept of good business ethics to involve them in your problems?

5. Discuss the major functions of stores in an organization. What are the advantages and disadvantages of centralized store room facilities?

ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-07
Course Title : Information Systems for Managers
Assignment Code : MS-07/TMA/SEM-I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. What is the purpose of a computer aided decision support system? What are the major    components of such a system? How does it help the decision making process?

2. “Every component of a computer such as software, hardware and network should be protected”. Justify! Why should every organization have a disaster recovery plan to protect itself? What are the main components of a disaster recovery plan?

3. What are the technology related challenges that are invisible? Highlight the pitfalls? How integrated software application can help in this?

4. “Excel is very versatile spreadsheet package. It can do wonder for accountants”. Comment.

5. What do you understand by Artificial Intelligence? What are the factors that highlighted the need of developing AI? What are the goals of AI?

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENTS

Course Code : MS 08

Course Title : Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications

Assignment No. : MS-08/TMA/SEM-I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the

coordinator of your study centre.

1. Explain the concept of Maxima & Minima and discuss its managerial applications.

2. The average sales of a product for a particular week, excluding Sunday, were reported by the city departmental store as 150 units. Sunday being a national festival, there was heavy rush of sales which inflated average sales for the entire week to 210 units. Find the sales for Sunday.

3. A box contains 2 red, 3 black, and 5 white balls. If 3 balls are drawn at random without

replacement, find the probabilities that a) all 3 are black, b) two are red and one black,

c) at least one is white.

4. A firm is manufacturing two brands, A and B, of battery cells. It claims that the average life of brand A cells is more than that of brand B cells by 100 hrs, the variances of the two brands being the same. To maintain this standard, two independent samples of 12 cells of each brand are selected on the 20th of every month and a t value of the difference of sample means computed. The firm is satisfied with its claim if the computed t value falls between ±t0.025. A sample of 12 cells of brand A gives a mean life of 1200 hrs and variance of 49 hrs, and that of 12 cells of brand B gives a mean life of 1095 hrs and variance of 64 hrs. Comment on the outcome of the sample results.

5. Discuss the stochastic models developed by Box and Jenkins for time series analysis.

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-09

Course Title : Managerial Economics

Assignment Code : MS-09/TMA/SEM-I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016

to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. “Sales- revenue maximization” is the main objective of a firm. Discuss this

statement with the help of an example.

2. “The main determinant of elasticity is the availability of substitutes.” Explain this

statement in the context of price elasticity of demand.

3. Answer the following:-

(a) Explain average cost and marginal cost

(b) Find (i) marginal cost and (ii) the average cost functions for the following total

cost function. Calculate them at Q=4 and Q=6 TC=5Q2 +10Q+12

4. Does Price Discrimination exist in the real world? Discuss with reference to any

particular product or service of your choice.

5. “Classification of markets is based on their characteristics.” Substantiate this

statement taking examples from Monopoly and Oligopoly market structures in real

world.

6. Write short notes on the following:-

(a) The Law of Demand

(b) Peak Load Pricing

(c) Alternative costs.

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 10

Course Title : Organisational Design, Development and Change

Assignment Code : MS-10/TMA/SEM-I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016

to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. What is organisational design? In your opinion what are the key factors that affect

organisation design? Explain with the help of examples.

2. Enlist the types of organisation structure. Discuss few organisational structure and

identify their type.

3. Explain the concept of workplace and architectural ergonomics with the help of

examples.

4. What is an interview? Discuss how different types of interview methods citing

examples.

5. Explain the meaning of OD intervention. Enlist the type of alternate interventions

that are carried out in an organisation that you are familiar with.

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 11

Course Title : Strategic Management

Assignment Code : MS-11/TMA/SEM – I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. How do political-legal forces present an opportunity and threat to a particular

organization? Explain with the help of an illustration.

2. Choose an organization that has multiple business units. Categorize each business unit in the a) BCG framework b) GE framework

3. Select an organization of your choice following differentiation strategy. Now analyze as to how this strategy has helped the organization to develop competitive advantage over

its competitors.

4. Explain the linkage between the corporate-level strategy, business-level strategy and

functional strategies giving examples.

5. How do ethics and values help the organization in developing a sound corporate culture? Discuss with the help of suitable examples.

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 21

Course Title : Social Processes and Behavioural Issues

Assignment Code : MS-21/TMA/SEM - 01 /2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016

to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Describe the emerging scenario of corporate governance and business ethics.

Collect instances of corporate governance and business ethics practices followed

by organisations. Briefly describe the organizations you are referring to.

2. Describe the process of perception. How behaviour is influenced by perception?

Explain with the help of examples

3. What is persuasion? Explain the relevance of persuasion in organizations citing

examples.

4. Roles and norms are control mechanisms of groups. Discuss with the help of

examples.

5. Define political behaviour and enlist the factors that contribute to organisational

politics citing examples.

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 22

Course Title : Human Resource Development

Assignment Code : MS-22 /TMA/SEM - I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016

to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Discuss the process of coaching. What are the basic steps followed in conducting

coaching and mentoring in an organization? Explain with an example.

2. What is compensation system? Explain how reward management is carried out in

an organisation citing relevant examples.

3. What is international theory building in HRD? Explain the HRS trends in multi

national companies.

4. What is 360 degree feedback? Explain how 360 degree appraisal is carried out in

an organisation. Cite examples.

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 23

Course Title : Human Resource Planning

Assignment Code : MS-23 /TMA/SEM - I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016

to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Explain the forecasting demand for employees. Describe various issues in demand

forecasting with suitable examples from an organization you are familiar with.

2. What do you mean by job evaluation? Describe the methods of job evaluation being

used in an organization you are familiar with. Discuss advantages and disadvantages

of the job evaluation methods.

3. Explain the meaning of orientation, objectives, policy and contents of orientation.

Describe the orientation programme of any organization you are familiar with.

4. What is career planning? Discuss the aims and objectives of career planning.

Describe the benefits of career planning with suitable examples from any

organization you are familiar with.

5. Explain the concept, need and the scope of the Human Resource audit. Describe the

essential steps being used in the auditing process of any organization you are familiar

with.Depreciation Income Tax Payable in four installments of which one falls in the next financial year Rs.

3,00,000

1,08,000

96,000

1,20,000

30,000

18,000

12,000

60,000

Additional Information is as follows:

- Credit given by suppliers of materials is 2 months

- Credit allowed to customers is 1 month

- Wages are paid half month in arrear

- Manufacturing and administrative expenses are paid one month in arrear

- Selling and distribution expenses are paid quarterly in advance

- The company wishes to keep one month stock of raw material and also of finished

goods

- The company believes in keeping cash of Rs. 50,000 including the overdraft limit of

Rs. 20,000 not yet utilized by the company.

3. (a) Why are the Letters of Credit (LCs) known as non fund based working capital finance and what role do they play in facilitating trade?

(b) Is it right to say that the LCs do not involve any financial obligation or risk on the part

of the issuing banker? Give your comments.

4. What do you mean by ‘Short Term Integrated Funds Planning’? Discuss whether this

planning is really practiced in the corporate world in India.

5. Identify the major players in the Indian Money Market. Discuss the major hurdles they

face in their operations.

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-41

Course Title : Working Capital Management

Assignment No. : MS-41/TMA /SEM-I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Collect the Financial Statements of any two firms from the same industry for 2014-2015 and calculate their Efficiency, Liquidity and Structural Ratios. Based on these ratios give your views on the working capital management of these firms.

2. The Ratan Corporation sells goods earning a gross profit of 25% on sales. You are required to prepare a Statement showing the Working Capital requirement of the company adding 10% margin for contingencies from the annual figures given below : Sales Materials used Wages Manufacturing Expenses Administrative and other Expenses Selling and Distribution Expenses Depreciation Income Tax Payable in four installments of which one falls in the next financial year

Rs. 3,00,000 1,08,000 96,000 1,20,000 30,000 18,000 12,000 60,000 Additional Information is as follows: - Credit given by suppliers of materials is 2 months - Credit allowed to customers is 1 month - Wages are paid half month in arrear - Manufacturing and administrative expenses are paid one month in arrear - Selling and distribution expenses are paid quarterly in advance - The company wishes to keep one month stock of raw material and also of finished goods - The company believes in keeping cash of Rs. 50,000 including the overdraft limit of Rs. 20,000 not yet utilized by the company.

3. (a) Why are the Letters of Credit (LCs) known as non fund based working capital finance and what role do they play in facilitating trade? (b) Is it right to say that the LCs do not involve any financial obligation or risk on the part of the issuing banker? Give your comments

. 4. What do you mean by ‘Short Term Integrated Funds Planning’? Discuss whether this planning is really practiced in the corporate world in India. 5. Identify the major players in the Indian Money Market. Discuss the major hurdles they face in their operations.

5. Study the Brooke Bond (India) Ltd case given in Block – 5 and answer the questions

given at the end of the case.

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-42

Course Title : Capital Investment and Financing Decisions

Assignment No. : MS-42/TMA /SEM-I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. What is meant by cost of capital? How is cost of long term debt and preference share

capital calculated? How is average weighted cost of capital measured? Explain.

2. Define and explain the term, 'Capital Structure'. Critically examine the Net Income

approach and Net Operating Income approach to capital structure theories.

3. Discuss the various components of project planning. Explain the application of Work

Breakdown structure in monitoring and controlling a project.

4. What are the major global sources of financing? Distinguish between Foreign Direct

Investment and Portfolio Investment.

5. What is Financial Engineering? Explain the factors which motivate the finance manager to undertake financial engineering.

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-43

Course Title : Management Control Systems

Assignment No. : 43/TMA/SEM-I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

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1. Discuss the interlinkages between some of the new management techniques such as TQM, JIT and Activity Based Costing, with the conceptual foundations of Management Control Systems.

2. Select any Organization of your choice and study in detail whether Responsibility Centers are essential for that Organization or not? If you think the Responsibility Centers are essential describe how the Organization should go about it.

3. A Fertilizer company has given the following budget expense for the production of 10,000 bags of a particular product. Per unit Direct materials Direct labour Variable overheads Fixed overheads (Rs. 1,50,000) Variable expenses (direct) Selling expenses (10% fixed)   Administrative expenses (Rs. 50,000 rigid for all levels of production)

Distribution expenses (20% fixed) Total cost of sale per unit Rs. 60 30 25 15 05 15

05 05 160 Prepare a budget for production of 6,000; 7,000 and 8,000 bags, showing distinctly marginal cost and total cost.

4. Explain as to how a service organization is different from that of a manufacturing

organization? Do these differences affect the control system design of these organization?

If yes how.

5. Study the Brooke Bond (India) Ltd case given in Block – 5 and answer the questions

given at the end of the case.

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 51

Course Title : Operations Research

Assignment Code : MS-51/TMA/SEM - I /2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Define Operations Research. Also, give a brief historical background of Operations

Research.

2. ABC Company is engaged in manufacturing five brands of packed snacks. It is having

five manufacturing set ups, each capable of manufacturing any of its brands one at a

time. The cost to make a brand on these set ups vary according to the following table:

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5

B1 4 6 7 5 11

B2 7 3 6 9 5

B3 8 5 4 6 9

B4 9 12 7 11 10

B5 7 5 9 8 11

Assuming five set ups are S1 ,S2, S3, S4, and S5 and five brands are B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5, find the optimum assignment of products on these set ups resulting in the minimum cost.

3. What is goal programming? State clearly its assumptions. Identify the major differences between linear programming & goal programming.

4. A company has determined from its analysis of production and accounting data that, for a part number KC-438, the annual demand is equal to 10,000 units, the cost to purchase the item is Rs 36 per order, and the holding cost is Rs 2/unit/year.

(a) What should the economic order quantity be?

(b) What is the number of days’ supply per optimum order? (Assume 300 working days

in a year)

5. “Game theory provides a systematic quantitative approach for analyzing competitive

situations in which the competitors make use of logical process and techniques in order

to determine an optimal strategy for winning”. Comment.

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 52

Course Title : Project Management

Assignment Code : MS-52/TMA/SEM - I /2016

Coverage : All Blocks

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1. What are the phases of a project development cycle? Give the salient tasks under each

phase. What are the outlines of opportunity studies in project management? How do

there impact upon project feasibility studies?

2. Doubled Project Report (DPR) forms the foundation on which the entire superstructure

of the project is built – if it is weak, project cannot weather the turbulent times ahead.

Bring out the do’s and don’ts of a good DPR.

3. What is the concept of “Free Float” (Primary slackness) and “Total Float” (Secondary

slackness)? Bring out their significance in project management.

4. A good team-work speeds up project implementation justify. Developing self directed

projected teams is the key to improving effectiveness in project management. Elucidate.

5. Describe the objectives, planning procedure and organizational structure required for

commissioning of projects. What quality control methods are prevalent in project

management?

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 53

Course Title : Production/Operations Management

Assignment Code : MS-53/TMA/SEM - I /2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April,

2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. “We have entered the age of technology; henceforth everything will be knowledge based.” Discuss the above in the context of increasing use of technology-based resources for achieving tasks.

2. Over the years, many variations on classical Delphi have been forwarded. Briefly

discuss these variants.

3. Capacity will be modified in response to demand. Demand will be modified in response to capacity. Which of these two statements is correct? Why?

4. What are the different criteria for scheduling jobshop production system? Give

their justification also.

5. Inventory of material provides operational flexibility. But, many flexible

operational systems need little inventory. Explain this seeming contradiction.

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 54

Course Title : Management Information Systems

Assignment Code : MS-54/TMA/SEM - I /2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April,

2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Define structured and unstructured decisions. Discuss the rational individual

models of decision making. What are the implications of these models to information system analysts?

2. How much importance should be accorded to implementation phase as part of the

total MIS development activity? Explain. Briefly discuss the various

implementation strategies. Under what circumstances are they suitable?

3. What are the various kinds of network topologies? Describe the types of

switching available in networks and describe the various applications to which

networks can be put.

4. Outline the basic sequence of steps to acquiring a DMBS. What steps are the most

important? Why should an organization be careful about placing over reliance on

“benchmark” tests in selecting a DBMS?

5. Write a detailed note on “the impact of computerization on our living style”.

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 61

Course Title : Consumer Behaviour

Assignment Code : MS-61/TMA/SEM - I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit your assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Imagine yourself as a retailer for menswear and propose how you would use lifestyle

approach to succeed in your venture.

2. What is meant by subliminal persuasion? Explain the various subliminal techniques.

3. Define personality. What are the differences between the trait theory and the

psychoanalytic theory of personality?

4. What is a reference group? Name two reference groups that are important to you. In what ways do they influence you in your purchasing behaviour?

5. You are a marketing manager of a company that has started manufacturing washing

machines. How will you anticipate, analyse and respond to the post-purchase feelings of

your customers.

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 64

Course Title : International Marketing

Assignment Code : MS-64/TMA/SEM - I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit your assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Distinguish between the following:

(a) Free Trade Area and Customs Union

(b) Polycentric and Ethnocentric Orientations

2. Explain the various products – communications strategies available to an international

marketer, giving suitable examples.

3. Briefly explain the components of international advertising strategy. What are the

relative advantages of standardization and adaptation of an international advertising

programme.

4. What do you understand by the term ‘Political Risk’? Explain the strategies available

to international marketers for management of political risk.

5. A manufacturer of handloom products is planning to enter international markets. He

has a well established domestic business and wants to go overseas.

Discuss:

(a) The ways in which he can go international.

(b) What environmental analysis he has to undertake to understand the overseas

markets?

(c) The organizations he can approach which can guide him and facilitate his export

efforts.

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-91

Course Title : Advanced Strategic Management

Assignment Code : MS-91/TMA/SEM-I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Describe the concept of corporate planning. Discuss the implementation of corporate

planning in detail.

2. Discuss the nature and scope of corporate management and its role in non-business

organizations, giving examples.

3. “Different market structures have different viewpoints with respect to competition”.

Explain the statement with respect to market structures and sustainable competitive

advantage.

4. Discuss the issues and challenges in knowledge management in the present competitive environment.

5. Select any service organization of you choice and explain how Information Technology has enhanced the quality of service of this organization.

6. Write short notes:

a) Social Audit

b) Innovation and Creativity

c) Dynamic Environment

d) Narayana Murthy Committee

 

 

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 92

Course Title : Management of Public Enterprises

Assignment Code : MS-92/TMA/SEM - I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April,

2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. “The development of public sector in India can be divided in three phases.”

Briefly discuss.

2. Briefly discuss the government‟s liberalization policy since 1991. Also, discuss

the implications of liberalization in the present context.

3. „Public Enterprises in India function at three levels of administration: Central,

State and Municipal.” Critically examine the statement in the present context.

4. Explain the relevance of marketing mix to public enterprises with special

reference to Product mix and Price mix.

5. Discuss any two major strategic issues arising out of disinvestment.

6. Write short notes on the following:-

(a) Retraining

(b) Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR)

(c) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

 

 

ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-95
Course Title : Research Methodology for Management Decisions
Assignment No. : MS-95/TMA /SEM-I/2016
Coverage : All Blocks
Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Explain briefly why data collection and data analysis should not be separated at the planning stage of any research project.

2. What do you understand by stratification of a population? Why is it said that stratified sampling improve precision?

3. Define Dichotomous data. Mention two reasons which make Guttman scale an impractical tool for the measurements of attitudes.

4. Two different varieties of mushroom were grown on 6 and 7 plots of the same size. At the end of the crop run, the following quantities of yield were observed for the two varieties: Variety I 16 12 11 13 15 17 Variety II 11 11 10 15 14 16 10 Using the Mann-Whitney U test, verify at 0.05 level of significance whether the two varieties of mushroom produce the same yield.

5. Yours is a consulting organization which undertakes business research studies. A prospective client visits your organization and wants to know the types of job your organization undertakes. What sort of pre-presentation handouts would you prepare before making a presentation to him?

 

MFP-1: EQUITY MARKETS

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MFP – 1

Course Title : Equity Markets

Assignment Code : MFP -1/TMA/SEM-I/2016

Assignment Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April,

2016 to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.

1. Discuss and analyze the major activities in distribution, allocation and listing of a

Public Issue.

2. Explain the Evolution of Indian Financial Markets since the Post Independence era

and comment on their present status.

3. Select any Stock Exchange of your choice and find out the grievances handling

procedure that is being followed in that Exchange. Give a detail report of your

findings.

4. Explain how the stock price can be obtained using the multi-period valuation

model with the help of a suitable example.

5. As a Portfolio Manager if you are asked to advise as to whether the diversification

of portfolio is to be carried out at asset level, industry level or geography level

which diversification strategy you would suggest and Why.

MFP-2: EQUITY DERIVATIVES

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MFP – 2

Course Title : Equity Derivatives

Assignment Code : MFP -2/TMA/SEM-I/2016

Assignment Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April,

2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. What are derivatives? Discuss the major types of derivative instruments and

elaborate the uses of derivatives. Discuss the scrip selection criteria for derivatives

segment.

2. List the various corporate actions due to which the prices of derivative contracts

has to be adjusted. How is the future price adjusted for dividends, stock split and

bonus issue?

3. What are ‘Options’? Differentiate between Put and Call options. Explain the

payoffs associated with writing put and call options. Discuss the different

strategies that are applied for using hedging options.

4. What is 'Clearing and Settlement’? Discuss the settlement mechanism of option

contracts.

5. What is meant by 'Mark to Market Margin' ? Explain the concept of Value At Risk

(VAR). Explain the different kinds of margins on Futures positions that are

required to be paid by the clients to the Exchange.

MFP-3: COMMODITY MARKET

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MFP – 3

Course Title : Commodity Markets

Assignment Code : MFP -3/TMA/SEM-I/2016

Assignment Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016

to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.

1. Make a detailed study on any two leading Commodity Exchanges in Europe and

prepare a note on how these exchanges are different from the exchanges in India.

2. Discuss the objectives, role and functions of National Bulk Handling Corporation.

3. Discuss the trends in Gold trade during the past 5 years. Also analyze the major

policy changes that have taken place in this.

4. Explain the major events that have led to the volatility in Crude Oil prices during

the last 5 years.

5. Describe the application of long and short Hedge in managing risk using

commodity futures with the help of suitable examples.

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