DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are the elements of M15?
2. Describe system design.
3. Explain the use of Gantt chart.
4. What are the components of a decision flow chart?
Explain with a block diagram?
5. What is network analysis?
6. Evaluate the salient features of ZBB.
7. Enumerate the principles of management enunciated by
Henri Fayol.
8. Explain the concept of MBO.
Sub. Code
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DE-3652
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PART B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the principles of scientific management and their
application in libraries.
10. What are job analysis and job description? Explain their
importance in personnel management.
11. Discuss POSDCORB and its relevance to library
management.
12. Discuss the various types of budgets with merits and
demerits.
13. Describe the uses of PERT and CPM in library and
information systems management.
14. Discuss the contributions of human relations and
behavioural schools of thoughts.
15. Short notes on:
Decision making approach
Training and development
Library as non-profit organization.
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