AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONSEQUENCES OF OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES IN SECRETARIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN NIGERIAN POLYTECHNICS (A CASE STUDY OF INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU)

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to discover the possible consequences posed by the office technologies in secretarial education curriculum in Nigeria Polytechnics. This study was conducted using the Institute of Management and Technology (I.M.T) Enugu as a case study.

The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire and literature review, while a total of four research question were also posed.

The information collected from the respondents were analyzed using simple percentage method and they were used in answering the research question.

The data collected and analyzed showed that enormous consequences were imposed on secretarial education curriculum by constant change in office technologies.

The consequences entails the re-training and attending of seminars, conferences and workshop by the teachers/lecturers on the uses and operations of the new office equipment/machines, this is with a view to imparting such knowledge on the student secretaries together with the introduction of some new relevant courses to enable them face squarely the consequences of incessant office technological changes now rampant in the business environment.

The finding upheld the need for easy introduction of accepted new courses. It was revealed that the staff of the department should be coped by the Polytechnics regulation body, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in the curriculum planning.

Based on these, recommendations were drawn which the researcher feels if followed and adhered strictly to, will always give a good answer to any future consequences imposed on secretarial education curriculum by change in office technologies.

Since no research work is ever completely concluded because of some certain constraints, some suggested areas for further research were also given.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page

Approval page

Dedication

Acknowledgment

Abstract

Table of contents

Chapter one

1.0Introduction

1.1.Background of the Study

1.2.Statement of the Problems

1.3.Purpose Of The Study

1.4.Significance Of The Study

1.5.Research Questions

1.6.Scope/Delimitation Of The Study

1.7.Definition Of Terms

Chapter two

2.0Review of Related Literature

2.1Introduction

2.2Technology and office technological Changes

2.3Technological changes and Its Consequences

on Secretarial Education Programme

2.4Effects of Office Technology on Job

Performance of Secretaries

2.5The development and Definition of Office Technologies

2.6An ideal curriculum for Business Studies

and Technological Development

2.7Summary of Literature Review

Chapter Three

3.0Research Design and Methodology

3.1Research Design

3.2Research Methodology

3.3Population f the Study

3.4Sample

3.5Sampling Method

3.6Instrument Used for Data Collection

3.7Method of Data Collection

3.8Method of Data Analysis

Chapter Four

4.0Data Presentation and Analysis

4.1Introduction

Chapter Five

5.0Summary of Findings, Recommendations, Conclusion and Suggested Areas for Further Research

5.1Summary of Findings

5.2Recommendations

5.3Conclusions

5.4Implication of the Study

5.5Suggestions for Further Research

References

Appendix: Sample of Research Questionnaire

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Research, A. (2018). AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONSEQUENCES OF OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES IN SECRETARIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN NIGERIAN POLYTECHNICS (A CASE STUDY OF INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU). Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/an-investigation-into-the-consequences-of-office-technologies-in-secretarial-education-curriculum-in-nigerian-polytechnics-a-case-study-of-institute-of-management-and-technology-enugu

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Research, Afri . "AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONSEQUENCES OF OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES IN SECRETARIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN NIGERIAN POLYTECHNICS (A CASE STUDY OF INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU)" Afribary (2018). Accessed April 04, 2025. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/an-investigation-into-the-consequences-of-office-technologies-in-secretarial-education-curriculum-in-nigerian-polytechnics-a-case-study-of-institute-of-management-and-technology-enugu

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