Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University MLIS5 Management of Library and Information Centres June 2007

MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (Revised)

Term-End Examination

MLIS5 Information Institutions, Services and Products

Important Instruction: This question paper should be attempted only by those candidates who have registered for MLIS before July, 2005

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, wherever necessary. Write relevant Q. No. before writing the answer.

June 2007

1.1 Discuss the factors that shape organizational behaviour. Explain the relevance of Johari Window in this regard.

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1.2 Explain the Scientific Management Theory. Discuss the limitations of Scientific Management. How does Scientific Management differ from Adrninistrative Management ?

2.1 What do you understand by 'Systems Analysis' and 'Systems Design' ? Discuss the steps involved in Systems - Design.

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2.2 Explain the different techniques of evaluation of library and information systems and services.

3.1 What do you understand by budgetary control system ? Discuss how it can be applied in libraries and information centres.

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3.2 Discuss the different methods of budget formulation. Explain the factors to be considered in the formulation of a budget.

4.1 Describe the characteristics of information as a commodity. Explain how far the marketing concepts are applicable in libraries and information centres.

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4.2 What do you understand by Human Resource Management (HRM) ? Differentiate between macro and micro approaches of HRM.

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