Question

Write short notes on the following.
Changing concept of Secretary.

Answer 1

In ancient times , a secretary was appointed by the king , emperor or a person holding an important position in the society to look after their routine work . However , the work of a secretary was limited to writing letters , doing confidential work and providing advice as and when required. In the modern times , due to expansion of business , the secretary is required to perform a number of functions and duties . The secretary is required to :

1. possess knowledge relating to the recording of financial reports and statements

2. possess professional skills

3. maintain public relations

4. possess knowledge about various legal acts and provisions which are applicable to the business organisations etc

The secretary works as the backbone for the organisational structure. This resulted in the change of the concept of profession of secretary from that of a personal secretary to an institutional secretary . Such changes led to the change in his duties from clerical level to ministerial level.