COMPUTER LITERACY AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR THE SECRETARIES IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to find out the effect of computer literacy as a tool for the secretaries in the new millennium. To revealed the challenges of modern technology to secretaries. The population of this study consists of sixty secretaries out of which twenty were used as the sample.
Data were collected with the use of a questionnaire, which was validated by the supervisor. The researcher also used simple percentage to analyze the data. It was also found that technology made a positive impact on the secretarial profession. It was also discovered that it challenges the secretaries to go for further training in order to cope with the pace of technological advancement.
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
The world has turned into a global village through the discovering of information technology resources. Indeed information technology has come a long way and the rate of development in the field is very high when you will discover that your best has become obsolete.
The modern world of high technology could not have come about except for the development of the computer. Different types and sizes of computers uses throughout society in the storage and handling of data, from secret government files to banking transaction, to private household account. Computers have opened up a new era in manufacturing through the techniques of automation and they have enhanced modern communication system.
They are essential in almost every field of research and applied to producing a tomorrow wealthier report and their use has itself opened up new area of conjunctive.
According to Ohakwe (2005) technology has been the less hope of the secretary since the world of work is ruled by technology.
Long before now, the activities of secretaries depend on hand written and work is very slow, cumbersome, and lack of accuracy with technology the typewriting machine came into existence. It started solving the problem of slowness of work and hand writing. But the typewriting machine cannot clean and make corrections it does not contain dictionary in case of bad grammar and spelling.
The introduction of computer is very important and it has led to the computerization of most offices in Nigeria both public and private.
Computer and the secretary to carry out most of the activities formally with the use of manual typewriters. In recent times, computerization includes the use of stand alone personal computer workstation and terminal in preparation of document, storage and retrieval of information. As a result of the impact of computer, companies, industries, ministries and various offices have come to appreciate the important of computerization.
1.2 Statement of the Problems
In view of the increasingly rapid changes in the office environment (from traditional to modern office) of today's business organizations, the secretarial profession is faced with a lot of challenges in the world of work such as.
- The few competent one are not computer literate.
- Teachings of computer education in our institution are.
- More theoretical than practical.
- Too many secretaries while few are competent.
1.3 Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to find out the effect of computer literacy as a tool for the secretary in the few millenniums. Specially, the study is to:
- Find out if computer improves the secretary's work faster.
- Know if computer literacy makes a secretary to achieve a higher level of speed and accuracy.
- Find out if computer literacy improves secretary's information.
- Find out if secretaries posses some appropriate skills and competencies to perform the office chore effectively.
1.4 Significance of the Study
- It is hoped that the outcome of this study on computer literacy as an effective tool for secretary in the new millennium will be of immense value to:
- It will enable them to know the technological skills required of secretaries for the achievement of the organizational goals and objectives.
- On the part of the secretaries, there will be smooth transfers from the classroom to the business world because of the basic skills acquired in office automation during their learning.
- in the educational sector, it will enable the training institutions to absorb the best methods in order to meet up with the changes facing the business environment and office technology.
1.5 Research Questions
The following question serves as a guide
- Does computer improve secretary's work faster?
- Does computer literacy make a secretary's to achieve higher level of speed and accuracy?
- Does computer literacy improve the secretary's information?
- Does secretary posses the appropriate skills and competencies to perform chores effectively?
1.6 Delimitation of the Study
Though there are classes of secretaries in the world of business, but this study will be delimited to the effectiveness of a computer degree holder in federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri Computer on its own has so many packages. But the ones most relevant to professional secretaries of the new millennium are micro soft word, Excel and Database. Other packages are not under this study.
1.7 Limitation of the Study
The success of this research work on the topic ”computer literacy as an effective tool for the new millennium secretaries” was not an easy task. The researcher was faced with the following problems;
a) Finance:
There was no enough during the research to sort for materials for world.
b) Time Factor:
This is another problem encountered by the research. The time allocated to the research work was a limited one for the research to really work with.
1.7 Definition of Terms
Secretary:
Secretary is an assistance to the exclusive who possesses the mastery office skills, who demonstrates ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, who exercise initiative and judgement who make decision within the scope of assign authority
Computer Literacy:
This is abilities to operate computer technology effectively.
Computer:
It is an electronic device which accepts data as an input stores data processes the data to generate meaningful result.
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
The review of relevant literature is the main topic of this chapter. A literature review covers theoretical and methodological contributions to a certain issue in addition to the state of knowledge at the time of writing. It provides information about the state of the art in relation to the subject you are writing about. It examines the body of work on the chosen subject. The literature evaluation in this study comprises the …
Procedure for Downloading the PDF (Docx) Material
Computer Literacy as an Effective Tool for the Secretaries in the New Millennium (A Case Study of Secretarial Students) can be downloaded by requesting the full set of materials at the project or seminar cost. The document will be sent via Microsoft Word (MS-Word) format via WhatsApp (e-mail) following payment confirmation.
| Seminar Material Cost ₦3,000 | Project Material Cost ₦5,000 |
Request Complete Material
 | Click here to request the Complete Material via WhatsApp including;
|
TABLE OF CONTENTSPRELIMINARY PAGES
- Title page
- Approval page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- 1.1 Background of the study
- 1.2 Statement of the problem
- 1.3 Purpose of the study
- 1.4 Significance of the study
- 1.5 Research question
- 1.6 Delimitation of the study
- 1.7 Limitation of the study
- 1.8 Definition of the terms
- Review of Related Literature
- 2.0 Introduction
- 2.1 Introduction of computer
- 2.2 origin of computer
- 2.3 Function of computer
- 2.4 What is computer literacy
- 2.5 Computer as an aid to secretaries in the new millennium
- 2.6 Summary and conclusion of literature review
- Research Methodology
- 3.0 Introduction
- 3.1 Research design
- 3.2 Sources of data
- 3.2.1 Primary source of data
- 3.2.2 Secondary sources of data
- 3.3 Population of the study
- 3.4 Sampling technique
- 3.5 Area of the study
- 3.6 Method of data collection
- 3.7 Method of data analysis
- 3.8 Validation of research instrument
- 3.9 reliability of research instrument
- Data Analysis Presentation and Interpretation
- 4.0 Introduction
- 4.1 Analysis of retrieved Questionnaire
- 4.2 Research question one
- 4.3 Research question two
- 4.4 Research question three
- 4.5 Research question four
- 4.6 Discussion of the study
- Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
- 5.1 Summary of the findings
- 5.2 Conclusion
- 5.3 Recommendations
- 5.4 Suggestion for further research
REFERENCES
APPENDIX 1
Disclaimer for Complete Material Utilization
The displayed research work titled "Computer Literacy as an Effective Tool for the Secretaries in the New Millennium" is stated as a research guideline towards accomplishing your assigned project / seminar research work. All the research materials on this website are ONLY for research purposes and should be used as a guideline in developing your research work. For no reason should you copy word for word as projectlist.com.ng will not be liable for any who copied the material. By ordering the complete research guideline, it signifies that you've accepted our terms of service.
PRELIMINARY PAGES
- Title page
- Approval page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- 1.1 Background of the study
- 1.2 Statement of the problem
- 1.3 Purpose of the study
- 1.4 Significance of the study
- 1.5 Research question
- 1.6 Delimitation of the study
- 1.7 Limitation of the study
- 1.8 Definition of the terms
- Review of Related Literature
- 2.0 Introduction
- 2.1 Introduction of computer
- 2.2 origin of computer
- 2.3 Function of computer
- 2.4 What is computer literacy
- 2.5 Computer as an aid to secretaries in the new millennium
- 2.6 Summary and conclusion of literature review
- Research Methodology
- 3.0 Introduction
- 3.1 Research design
- 3.2 Sources of data
- 3.2.1 Primary source of data
- 3.2.2 Secondary sources of data
- 3.3 Population of the study
- 3.4 Sampling technique
- 3.5 Area of the study
- 3.6 Method of data collection
- 3.7 Method of data analysis
- 3.8 Validation of research instrument
- 3.9 reliability of research instrument
- Data Analysis Presentation and Interpretation
- 4.0 Introduction
- 4.1 Analysis of retrieved Questionnaire
- 4.2 Research question one
- 4.3 Research question two
- 4.4 Research question three
- 4.5 Research question four
- 4.6 Discussion of the study
- Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
- 5.1 Summary of the findings
- 5.2 Conclusion
- 5.3 Recommendations
- 5.4 Suggestion for further research
REFERENCES
APPENDIX 1
Disclaimer for Complete Material Utilization
The displayed research work titled "Computer Literacy as an Effective Tool for the Secretaries in the New Millennium" is stated as a research guideline towards accomplishing your assigned project / seminar research work. All the research materials on this website are ONLY for research purposes and should be used as a guideline in developing your research work. For no reason should you copy word for word as projectlist.com.ng will not be liable for any who copied the material. By ordering the complete research guideline, it signifies that you've accepted our terms of service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can this topic “Impact of Corruption on Local Government Performance in Nigeria” be used for Public Administration (PA) Project?
Yes it can be utilized for research — There is in the air today, as there has been throughout the global history of the past five thousand years, a lot of resentment to hypocrisy and misunderstanding of the phenomenon popularly called “corruption”. The hypocrisy came from ruling classes, the misunderstanding is practically that of everyone else except a possible few, which is why we are here. At all levels of Nigeria polity, political corruption involves illegal pursuit of misuse· of public office and electoral corruption includes the purchase of votes with money or promise of office special favours. This study is aimed at finding out the impact of corruption on local government performance in Nigeria. This is done with a view of finding solution to this problem. The estimated population …
Can the material for “A Geographical Analysis of Access and Utilization of Renewable Energy in Kaduna State” be used as a guide for Geography Project?
Yes it can be used — Renewable energy is defined as energy that is collected from natural resources. Recently there has been growing interest in renewable energy and it has become one of the main sources of energy generation. The aim of the study is to perform a Geographical Analysis of Access and Utilization of Renewable Energy in Kankiya Town, Kaduna State. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to examine the current energy situation in Kankiya Town, evaluate the energy situation in Kankiya Town and the current demand for electricity, identify the renewable energy potential and most especially solar energy and its applications in Kankiya Town, carry out market research of Kankiya Town and find out possible business prospect for Renewable …
Can the material for “Problems of Human Resource Management in Local Government Council” be used as a guide for Business Administration and Management (BAM) Project?
Yes it can be used — The title of this research is the problem of Human Resource Management in local government council (a case study of Isoko North Local Government Council, Ozoro). It is geared towards investigating the problems of human resource management in establishment, information and data were elicited through the use of questionnaire. Chi square method was used to test the hypothesis. It was reveal that human resource management function are very effective. Recommendations were made on how these function can be efficient. …
Is the topic “The Effectiveness of Recruitment, Selection and Placement Policies of Organizations in Nigeria” recommended for Sociology Project?
Yes it is highly recommended — Recruitments selection and placement function is an important task of personnel management. It is a function that determines who is employed and filled vacant position for the smooth running of the organization. In Nigeria the recruitment, selection and placement function is not justly done because of the complex nature of the society. It is being influenced by such factors as tribalism, nepotism, favoritism etc. The employee of every organization serve as the engine that regulate the activities of such organization and the quality personal is such organization determine the effectiveness of the organization. However, with poor recruitment, selection and placement of workers, most organizations are not performing up to expectation. The research work has identified such factors e.g. religious factors, personal values, …
Can the material for “Strategies for Effective Implementation of the Senior Basic Education” be used as a guide for Education Project?
Yes it can be used — The study investigated the Strategies for Effective Implementation of Senior Basic Education (UBE) in Nsukka Education zone of Enugu state, Nigeria. The main purpose of the study was to investigate the strategies for effective implementation of the Basic Education (UBE) in Nsukka Education zone of Enugu state. Four research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The research design adopted for the study was the descriptive survey design. The population is 928 subjects made up of all the principals and teachers in the 58 secondary schools in Nsukka Education zone of Enugu state. The researcher made use of 40 percent of the target population, making up a sample size of 205 subjects. A 35-item questionnaire built in 4 clusters addressing …
Can this topic “Appraisal of Recreation Facilities in Uyo Local Government Area” be used for Urban and Regional Planning (URP) Project?
Yes it can be utilized for research — Recreational facilities are amenities that enhance property value. It are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be fun. The study was carried out to appraise the Recreation Facilities in Uyo Local Government Area. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to identify the location of recreational centers and facilities and examine the problems militating against the adequate and maximum utilization of recreational centres and facilities in Uyo Local Government Area. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. A total of 400 (four hundred) respondents were selected for this study to represent the entire population of the …
Is the topic “An Assessment of Public Relations Strategy as a Tool to Promote Government Policies to the Citizenry; the Practice of Anambra State Government” recommended for Public Administration (PA) Project?
Yes it is highly recommended — The research provides a theoretical and conceptual assessment of public relations strategy as a tool to promote government policies to the citizenry; it appraises as a case study the practice of the Anambra State Government. The research elucidate the concept of public relations, its functions, significance and strategies as it can be applied to implement and accelerate government policies to the benefit of the citizenry. …
Can the material for “Effects of Poverty Reduction Programmes of Federal Government on Rural Communities in Nigeria” be used as a guide for Public Administration (PA) Project?
Yes it can be used — The study was carried out to examine the role of ICT in service at the Anambra State Ministry of Education. To this end, a review of the concept of ICT and the role it plays in service delivery in government ministries was carried out. Two research questions and four research, hypotheses stated in both the null and alternative forms were put forward. Data was collected with the aid of a questionnaire and analysed with the simple percentage and mean analysis method. At the end it was discovered that although the adoption of ICT has had a positive impact on service delivery at the Anambra State Ministry of Education, the Ministry still faces ICT related challenges like high cost of procuring ICT …
Can this topic “Problems and Prospects of Teaching Social Studies in Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria” be used for Social Studies Project?
Yes it can be utilized for research — The study was carried out to examine the Problems and Prospects of Teaching Social Studies in Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria using Anambra State as a case study. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were set out to find out the extent to which students' attitudes constitute problems to the teaching and learning of Social Studies and assess the extent to which teacher quality and quantity constitute problems to the teaching and learning of Social Studies. Investigation revealed that many Social Studies teachers in Junior Secondary School teach Social Studies without instructional materials and facilities. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. Primary data …
Is the topic “An Assessment of Public Perception of Women Participation in Politics” recommended for Sociology Project?
Yes it is highly recommended — This study aims at assessment of pulic perception of women participation in politics in Dutsin-ma local government area of Katsina State. The study investigate the factors that influence participation of women in Nigerian politics among these factors are: Educating women equally with men, empowering women economically eliminate some cultural beliefs and the review of gender discriminatory laws. The study engages both primary and secondary source , including field survey, personal interview and questionnaire. The respondents (male and female) were selected from Dutsin-ma local government of Katsina State through quota sampling from the administration of questionnaires. The study reviews that the patriarchal system and male domination of the society, which relegate women to subordinate roles, has created women inferiority complex and alienated …