Office Management Tools (CA-114) is a practical and student-friendly textbook designed for First-Year BCA (Honors/Research) students of Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University (KBC NMU), Jalgaon, in alignment with NEP 2020.
In today’s digital environment, proficiency in office tools is essential for academic and professional success. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to key office management applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and core ICT concepts.
Structured with a hands-on approach, it includes practical examples, exercises, and real-world applications to help students develop essential digital skills with confidence.
An ideal guide for beginners, this textbook equips learners with the knowledge and practical expertise required to efficiently manage digital tasks and excel in modern workplaces.
1. Introduction
1.1 Meaning and Definition of the Management
1.2 Scope and Importance of the Management
1.3 Levels of the Management
1.4 Skills of the Business Manager
1.5 Management is Arts, Science or Profession
2. Evolution of the Management
2.1 F.W. Taylor - Principles of Scientific Management.
2.2 Henry Fayol - Principles of Administrative Management, Functions of management
2.3 Management by Objectives (MBO)
2.4 Alton Mayo’s Human Relation Theory
3. Functions of Management - I
3.1 Planning : Concept, Nature, Importance, Objectives, Process of Decision Making
3.2 Organization : Definition, Forms of organization, Formal and Informal Organization, Depart mentation, Span of Management, Delegation of Authority, Responsibility, Centralization, Decentralization.
4. Functions of Management - II
4.1 Staffing : Selection, Recruitment, Training, Development and Welfare : Concept & Importance.
4.2 Directing : Definition, Importance, Elements, and Principles of Directing.
4.3 Controlling : Meaning, Importance, Control Process, Types of Control, Use of Computer and IT in Management Control.
BCA (Honors/Research)
First Year, Semester – II, CA-124 (A)
This textbook is aligned with the revised syllabus as outlined by the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) for the Faculty of Science and Technology Faculty at K.B.C. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, effective from June 2024.