Modern Office Management : Principles and Techniques

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Modern office: an overview. 2. Modern office management and its functions. 3. Modern office organisation. 4. Delegation and decentralisation of authority. 5. Office systems and routines. 6. Office accommodation, layout and environment. 7. Office supervision. 8. Records management and filing. 9. Indexing. 10. Modern office furniture. 11. Modern office machines and equipments. 12. Forms design, management and control. 13. Communication. 14. Office correspondence and mail. 15. Office manuals. 16. Office stationary, supplies and control. 17. Work measurement, standards and standardisation. 18. Personal management. 19. Statistical data. 20. Production and office cost control. 21. Office reports. 22. Data processing and modern information technology. Terms and abbreviations. Index.

"Modern Office Management has an important position in the management of any organisation because all the important functions of management are carried out through office only. It is the office which serves as the control centre of the organisation. Author has tried to provide the latest information about different types of office machines and equipment which are usable in business organisations and are easily available in the country. Modern Office Management co-ordinates the activities of all the departments of the organisation. The language is very simple, lucid and racy--so that you are inspired to read on. Every effort has been made to present the discussion is clear and in systematic manner. The presentation of each chapter has been made more logical, starting with basic issues of each topic and then moving on to refined matters. Special care has been taken to cover the entire syllabus of almost all the universities. The book explains in detail the official environment, practice and procedure and modern ideology relating to the office management. It is undoubtedly an invaluable textbook for anyone." (jacket)