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- 1. ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD (Department of Business Administration) WARNING 1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE. 2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN, WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN “AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”. Course: Computer Applications for Business (9505) Semester: Spring, 2022 Level: PGD (HRM) ASSIGNMENT No. 1 Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50 Q. 1 Elaborate the importance of computers for managers working in different industries of Pakistan. What specific advantages it brings for HR Managers? (20) Q. 2 A word processor is a software that allows users to create, edit and print documents. It enables to write text, store electronically, modify by entering commands and characters from the keyboard and print it. Discuss how you can perform following functions using MS Word; (20) Navigate the Word Window Spell and Grammar Check Using Smart Art Graphics
- 2. 2 Q. 3 A spreadsheet like Microsoft Excel, is a software application that enables a user to save, sort and manage data in an arranged form of rows and columns. Discuss how you can perform following functions using MS Excel; (20) Creating and Navigating Excel Workbook Using Statistical functions Doing Work-If Analysis Q. 4 How a manager can perform “Mail Merge” function through a MS-Word? Explain the step by step process with example. (20) Q. 5 Write short notes on the following: (7+7+6) Input Devices Safety Measures for Computers Uses of Printer at Retail Outlets ASSIGNMENT No. 2 Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50 This assignment is a research-oriented activity. You are required to submit a term paper and present the same in the workshop prior to the final examination. Presentation component is compulsory for all students. You will have to participate in the activity fully and prepare a paper of about 15 to 20 pages on the topic allotted to you. You are required to prepare two copies of Assignment No. 2. Submit one copy to your teacher for evaluation and the second copy for presentation in the classrooms in the presence of your resource persons and classmates, which will be held at the end of the semester prior to final examination. Include the following main headings in your report: - a) Introduction to the topic b) Important sub-topics c) Practical aspects with respect to the topic d) Review of theoretical and practical situations e) SWOT analysis of the organization with respect to your topic f) Conclusions and recommendations g) Annex, if any You must use transparencies, charts or any other material for effective presentation. You are also required to select one of the following topics according to the last digit of your roll number. For example, if your roll number is D-3427185 then you will select topic No.5 (the last digit): - List of Topics: 1. Steps to Develop PowerPoint Presentation 2. Methods and Uses of Inserting Hyperlink in PowerPoint Presentation
- 3. 3 3. Uses of MS-Office for Training and Development 4. Uses of MS-Excel for Performance Appraisal 5. Key Benefits of Microsoft Office 6. Application of Financial and Statistical Functions Using MS-Excel 7. MS-Word for Official Assignments 8. Significance of Antivirus Software 9. Application of Spreadsheet Packages for Business Environment 0. Internet & World Wide Web (WWW) COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS (9505) Course Outline (PGD-HRM) Unit–1: Essential Computing Concepts & Introduction to Windows 1.1 Introduction to Computer and its Functions 1.2 Introduction to Basic Computer Fundamentals 1.2.1 The Microprocessor 1.2.2 Memory 1.2.3 Auxiliary 1.2.4 Storage 1.2.5 Input Devices 1.2.6 The Monitor 1.2.7 The Printer 1.3 The Rise of the Personal Computer and Types of Computers 1.4 Types of Software 1.5 Introduction to Networks 1.6 Computer Safety Measures 1.7 Introduction to Windows Vista Interface 1.8 Working with Files and Folders 1.9 Features for Improving Productivity: Control Panel, Shortcuts, Search Companion
- 4. 4 Unit–2: Getting Started with Word Processing & Gaining Proficiency through Editing and Formatting (Microsoft Word-I) 2.1 Basics of Word Processing and Introduction to Microsoft Word 2.2 Creating, Saving, Printing and Closing a Word Document 2.3 Editing, Selecting, Deleting and Formatting Text 2.4 Navigating the Word Window 2.5 The Spell and Grammar Checker 2.6 Document and Paragraph Layout 2.7 Changing and Reorganizing Text 2.8 Managing Lists 2.9 Inserting Headers and Footers; Frequently Used Text; and References Unit–3: Enhancing a Document and Advanced Features of Word Processor (Microsoft Word-II) 3.1 Inserting and Managing Graphics 3.2 Setting Tab Stops 3.3 Inserting and Managing Text Boxes and Shapes 3.4 Creating, Inserting and Formatting a Table 3.5 Formatting Columns, Paragraphs and Using Special Characters 3.6 Mail Merge 3.7 Hyperlinks and Saving a Document as a Web Page 3.8 Smart Art Graphics Unit–4: Working with Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Excel-I) 4.1 Introduction to Spreadsheets & Microsoft Excel 4.2 Starting and Navigating Excel Workbook 4.3 Entering and Managing Data in a Worksheet 4.4 Formatting Data, Cells, and Worksheets 4.5 Using Page Setup Command, Page Layout View and Printing a Worksheet 4.6 Formatting Columns and Rows; Cell Range 4.7 Chart Data; Using Different Types of Charts 4.8 Working with Formulas: Mathematical Operations and Statistical Operations 4.9 Edit and Format Multiple Worksheets at the Same Time 4.10 Working with Different Features: Entering Dates; Move, Copy and Paste Commands; Creating a Summary Sheet
- 5. 5 Unit–5: Worksheets in Decision Making and Using Functions and Tables (Microsoft Excel-II) 5.1 Doing Work-If Analysis through a Worksheet and Comparing Data with a Line Chart 5.2 Using Statistical Functions; Using Date, COUNTIIF, and IF Functions; applying conditional Formatting 5.3 Freezing Panes and Creating an Excel Table 5.4 Working with Large Worksheets 5.5 Using Financial Functions, Goal Seek, and Creating a Data Table Unit–6: Working with Microsoft Access 6.1 Introduction to Microsoft Access Interface 6.1.1 The Database Window 6.1.2 Tables 6.1.3 Forms 6.1.4 Queries 6.1.5 Reports 6.2 Creating & Saving a New Database; Setting Data types and Field Names of a Table; Adding Records in Tables; Modifying Design of a Table; and Printing a Table 6.3 Creating and Using a Query, a Form, and a Report 6.4 Using Template to Develop and Manage a Database and its Tables 6.5 Creating Table Relationships 6.6 Creating and Using a Query for Various Purposes 6.7 Creating a Report Using the Blank Report Tool and Report Wizard 6.8 Modifying the Design of a Report and Printing a Report 6.9 Filters and Sorting Unit–7: Working with Microsoft Power Point 2002 7.1 Creating, Saving, Viewing and Printing a PowerPoint Presentation 7.2 Editing a Presentation 7.3 Formatting a Presentation 7.4 Creating Headers and Footers; Inserting Slides from an Existing Presentation; Using Slide Sorter View; Adding Pictures and Shapes; Format Slide Elements; Using Slide Transitions and Smart Art Graphic 7.5 Applying Slide Backgrounds, Themes and Animations 7.6 Creating and Modifying Tables and Charts
- 6. 6 Unit–8: Getting Started with the Internet and Microsoft Outlook 2002 8.1 Starting with Internet Explorer; Navigating the Internet, Managing Favorites 8.2 Search the Internet; Search Engines; and Web Pages 8.3 Starting with Outlook; Navigating the Outlook; and Outlook Functions 8.4 Using Email Features of Outlook 8.5 The Outlook Calendar, Managing Tasks, and Managing Contact Information in Outlook Unit–9: Integration of MS Office Applications 9.1 Export Access Data to Excel 9.2 Copying Access Data to Word Document 9.3 Copying Excel Data to Word Document 9.4 Inserting Excel Chart into a PowerPoint Presentation 9.5 Creating Table in Word from Excel Data 9.6 Creating Excel Worksheet from a Word Table 9.7 Inserting and Linking an Excel Object in Word; 9.8 Revising and Updating a Linked Object 9.9 Inserting Word Outline in PowerPoint 9.10 Importing Excel Data into a PowerPoint Chart 9.11 Inserting a Hyperlink in PowerPoint Recommended Book: Go! With Microsoft Office 2007 By: Gaskin, Ferrett, Vargas, McLellan, Coyle, Ferrett, Townsend and Fry.