DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. "Library is a non-profit organisation"? Discuss.
2. Write about the different training methods.
3. Explain the role of charts and diagrams in work analysis.
4. Discuss the contributions of Taylor and Fayol.
5. How do you motivate library staff for better performance?
6. Write about the application of any three scientific
management principles in libraries.
7. Describe the components and benefits of MBO.
8. Write short notes on PERT.
Sub. Code
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DE-2552
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in 400 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the various schools of management thought and
their relevance to library and information centres.
10. Discuss the functions of management through
POSDCORB.
11. How do you recruit and select manpower for libraries?
12. What are the salient features and advantages of PPBS?
13. Explain the functioning of Management Information
System.
14. How do you apply system analysis to library and
information centres?
15. Write an essay on the various promotion methods, then
merits and demerits.