Office management can be defined as 'the organisation of an office in order to serve a special purpose and to make the best use of the personnel with the help of apt machines and equipment, the best possible methods of work an by providing the most suitable environment'. Office management positions conduct special studies and develop reports based on the results and provide input to management on the development of policies and procedures. Office management may also provide paralegal support and may draft correspondence for management, schedule appointments, etc. The office manager is the coordinator of the work system. An office manager is responsible for planning, organization, and controlling the clerical aspect of the organization, including the preparation, communication, coordination and storage of data to support production and other important operations of an industrial establishment. The text in the book is more practical in nature and supplement with academic inputs. The book deals with important inputs pertaining to Office Management.
