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TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
COURSE CODE: BCOE-144
COURSE TITLE: Office Management and Secretarial Practices
ASSIGNMENT CODE : BCOE-144/TMA/2026
ALL BLOCKS Note: Attempt all the questions.
Section – A Maximum Marks: 100
1.”An office is the nerve centre of any organization.” In light of this statement, explain the primary and administrative functions of a modern office in detail.
2)Discuss the various principles of Office Organizing. How does an effective organization structure contribute to the efficiency of an office manager?
3.Explain the complete procedure for handling Outward Mail in a large business organization. Use a flow diagram to illustrate the steps involved
4.Define a ‘Meeting’. Discuss the legal requirements regarding the “Notice” and “Agenda” of a meeting. What are the consequences of a meeting held without a proper notice?
5.What is a Budget? Explain the different types of budgets based on ‘Flexibility’ (Fixed vs. Flexible) and ‘Function’ (Sales, Production, and Cash budgets).
Section – B
6.What is Decentralized Filing? Discuss its advantages and situations where it is more suitable than centralized filing.
7.Explain the concept of Office Mechanization. What factors should an office manager consider before selecting a new office machine?
8.Discuss the importance of ‘Vouching’ in Auditing. How is it different from the ‘Verification’ of assets?
9.What is the role of a secretary as a ‘Liaison Officer’? Explain how they bridge the gap between management and external stakeholders.
- Explain the concept of Cloud Storage in modern offices. Mention at least three popular cloud service providers used today.
Section – C
11.Define ‘Office Stationery Control’. Why is it necessary to standardize stationery items?
12.What is meant by ‘Indexing’? Briefly explain the ‘Card Index’ system.
13.Write a short note on ‘Web Conferencing’. How has it transformed secretarial duties in the post pandemic era?
14.Enumerate the qualities of a good Chairperson. Why is the “casting vote” important for a chairman?
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