LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – CORPORATE SEC.
FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012
BC 5504/BC 6601 – OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Date : 03-05-2012 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
PART – A
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS: (10 x 2 = 20)
- Define ‘Office’.
- What is a ‘Paperless Office’?
- List out the important activities undertaken in an office.
- State the principles of a good office layout.
- What is an office system?
- Write short notes on ‘open office’.
- Write a short note on records management.
- What is a filing manual?
- Explain the different types of papers used in an office.
- What is work simplification?
PART – B
ANSWER ANY FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING: (5 x 8 = 40)
- Bring out the merits and demerits of a private office.
- Explain the principles of an office System.
- State the importance of an office in the business.
- Explain the factors affecting office location.
- Outline the role of an office supervisor.
- How can budgetary control help in controlling office cost? Explain.
- Bring out the different departments of the modern office.
- Explain the different types of office reports.
PART – C
ANSWER ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: (2 x 20 = 40)
- What are the various methods of filing and indexing used in a modern office?
- Explain in detail the various functions performed by a modern office.
- Discuss the importance of office layout. What factors would you take into account while laying out an office?