Of late, there has been considerable progress in establishing international standards for computer network protocols. The protocols are the implementation of the goal of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI). This is the concept of any computer being able to communicate effectively with only other computers in the world. The organization of real network is not solely concerned with protocols and user data mechanisms. Managing issues like naming and addressing, internal control, flow of management information, access control and security are also related to OSI model. This book portrays the thorough picture of effective network management. General introduction, network interconnection, computer network, local area network, character terminal networks, telephone network smart systems, decision support system, and remote network monitors like topics will certainly enrich the knowledge of the readers.

Office management is initially a part of general management wherein same principles of management apply. Management is the art or skill of directing human and material resources in the attainment of a specified goal. In actual practice it is the art or skill of getting things done rather than actually doing them. The essence of effective office management lies on five crucial elements: Planning, Organisation, Direction, Coordination, and Control. The present book intends to present valuable readings on the theme. Elaborate and competent treatment of topics like Office management, Office organization, Staffing, Planning, Production records, Office technology, Invoicing and accounting, and Cash control will immensely benefit the academics and professionals in the field alike.

Organisations are often defined as collections of individuals seeking common goals-the common goal being sought and look at the elements in the environment needed for goal attainment. The key feature of organizations is their ability to act as a collectively. In the present book all major aspects of effective organization management are explained comprehensively. Control, general introduction, organizing, private and public sector organizations, an integrated model, organizational power, leadership, organizational conflict, management and information technology and organizational culture are the major contents of this book. Students and teachers besides the management professionals will find this book of utmost use.

Personnel management is that part of management which is concerned with people at work and with their relationship within an enterprise. It applies not only to industry and commerce but to all fields of employment. Personnel management aims to achieve both efficiency and justice, neither of which can be pursued successfully without other. It seeks to provide fair terms and conditions of employment and satisfying work for those employed. This book brings together very succinct and judiciously selected readings on vital issues of personnel management e.g. general introduction, manpower planning, job analysis, MbO, employment, role of trade unions, and employee training etc. This will certainly benefit the academics and professionals alike.