A study of managing the administrative office. Topics covered are space management, the office environment, equipping the office, communications, automation records management and office productivity. A study of pagination, hyphenation, global search and replace, command operations, merge functions, column printing and format change. Substantial laboratory time is required for successful completion of the hands-on experiences. This course can only be taken if the Business Office Technology 218 course used the same software package.
Special students require permission of the instructor.
An investigation into office automation as it relates to the role of the college-trained administrative assistant. Development of office skills and problem-solving techniques are explored. Techniques used in applying for a job and a review of the employment process utilize role-model procedures. Other models may be included as technology changes. Substantial laboratory time is required each week.