Computer in Management SECTION 1: THE FUNDAMENTALS

1. Introduction to I.T (Fundamentals, Basic concept of IT- Data, Information, Value of Information, Technological Trends) 2. Introduction to Computers (Evolution of Computer System, Generation of Computer System, Types of Computer System) 3. Component of Computer (Organization of Computer, Input /Input Devices, Output/ Output Devices, CPU/CU/ALU/MU, Types of Computer Memory, Primary Memory, Secondary Memory) 4. Softwares (Concept, Types of Softwares, Application Softwares, System Softwares (OS), Application of Softwares, Application of Softwares to Managers) 5. Proliferation of Computers (Concept of Proliferation, Propogation of Computers, Need of proliferation) 6. Number System (Concept, Need and Significance, Types of Number System, Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal, Decimal, Conversion of Number System, Operations of Number System) 7. Communication (Need, Importance and Its Forms (Non electronic(Written, Oral), Electronic, Various types in both medias (Reports, Memos, Emails, Print, Notices, Tenders, etc)) 8. Communication (Understanding Communication, Need and Significance, Uses of Network, Introduction to Protocols, Introduction to TCP/IP and OSI ref. Layer) 9. Network (Topologies, Types of network, Differences among different Types, Advantage of Network for Business, Intro to Telecommunication) SECTION II: SYSTEM ANALYSIS 1. Flowchart & Algorithm ( Concept of Flowcharts, Symbols of Flowchart, Creation of Flowchart, Concept of Algorithm, Need and Significance, Difference between Algorithm and Flowchart, Building System using Flow Chart and Algorithm) 2. SDLC (Concept, Need and Importance of SDLC, Types of Models in SDLC) 3. Models Of SDLC (Waterfall (Concept, Implementation, Application), Prototype (Concept, Implementation, Application), Spiral (Concept, Implementation, Application), Evolutionary (Concept, Implementation, Application), Others (RAID, Web based etc.), Role of Managers in SDLC) 4. DBMS (Concept, Components of DBMS, Characteristics of well designed DBMS, File System(Introduction & Problems), Types of DBMS, Hierarchical Models, Network Models, Relational Model, Introduction to ERD) SECTION III: PACKAGES AND APPLICATION 1. System Software (Operating System-need and importance, DOS, Windows, Linux) 2. MS-Word (Writing, Editing, Formatting, Saving, Printing, Mail Merge, Working with Tables) 3. MS-EXCEL (Cell, Worksheet, Workbook, Creating, Editing and Printing Sheets, Cell Ref. (Absolute and Relative), Formula, Creation of Charts, Other Features) 4. MS-Power point (Output Options, View options, Effective Presentations with Animation and Transmission) 5. MS-Access (Introduction, Creation of Tables, Intro. To Query and Query handling) 6. Other Packages (Introduction to various Specific software for Managers-SPSS, Software for Rural Project, Software for Project Management etc.) SECTION IV: ROLE OF MANAGERS IN IT 1. Interpreting and Understanding IT (Information Concept, Information to Knowledge(Utility of Information), Influence of Information in Organization, Information Technology and Managers) 2. Impact of IT (Role of IT, Influence of IT, Modern form of Organization, T-Form of Organization, Newer Forms of Organization)

3. Strategic Issues of IT (Managing Resources and Technology, Strategic Management, Operational Management, Technology Management, IT and Corporate Strategy, IT as Competitive Edge, Integration of Technology into Business) 4. Key Issues in International Environment (Types of Organisation in International Environment, Issues of International Env., Global Technology Management, Cultural/political and geoeconomic changes) 5. E-Commerce (Fundamentals, EDI, EDI standards, Security and EDI, Implications for Managers) SECTION V: SOCIAL AND LEGAL ENV. OF IT 1. Technology Policy of India (Concept, Understanding, Discussion) 2. Cyber Laws of Information (Need, Fundamentals, Discussion and Understanding) 3. Laws related to E-Commerce (Need, Fundamentals, Discussion and Understanding) 4. Social Env. Of Business (Social issues of IT, Business and Society) 5. Ethical Issues of IT (Ethical Issues of IT, Ethical Issues for Managers for IT) 6. Rural Management (Cases of IT in Rural Management(ITC, HLL etc)) REFERENCES: 1. MS-Office- Complete Reference 2. P.K.Sinha-Computer Fundamental 3. Pressman-Software Engineering 4. Deepak Bharihoke: Fundamentals of Information Technology, Excel. 5. Jerome Kanter: Technology for Management : McGraw Hill, Kogakusha, 6. Jessup & Valacich : Information Systems Today, PHI 7. Lucas Henery C. JR : Information Technology for Management : McGraw Hill, Kogakusha, 8. Selwalbe: Information Technology Project Management , Vikas Pub. House. 9. Donald H, Sandes: Computers Today : MacGrqw Hill New Delhi 10. Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane P. Laudon: Management Information System Organization and Technology : PHI Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi. 11. W.S. Jawadekar : Management Information Systems: Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi. 12. Peter Norton : Introduction to Computers, 6th edition, TMH, New Delhi. SUGGESTED READINGS: 1. Magazines: Data Quest, PC Quest.