Computer Hardware Skills Required Of Nd Secretaries In Imo State

ABSTRACT

This was conducted to the computer skills required of ND secretaries in Imo state.  The population of this study was formed using the in the secretarial in Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri.  Questionnaires were also designed and distributed.

It was found that ND secretaries should acquire all these computer hardware skills, as the knowledge of these skills makes for accuracy, speed, and high productivity in the execution of their duties.

In conclusion, computer hardware skills are very important to ND secretaries so that they will not find it difficult when they get employment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                              i

Approval Page                                                      ii

Certification Page                                                iii

Dedication                                                             iv

Acknowledgment v

Abstract                                                                 vi

Table of Contents                                                vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background of Study                                         1

Statement of the Problem                                        3

Purpose of Study                                                 3

Research Questions                                                   4

Significance of Study                                          5

Scope of study                                                            5

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Computers                                                                 6

Computer hardware                                                7

Components of the computer hardware              8

Computer literacy                                                   17

Challenges of training ND secretaries on computer hardware skills         18

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Design of Study                                                           19

Area of Study                                                                20

The population of Study                                                     20

Sample and sampling                                                  20

The instrument used for Data Collection                       21

Method of Data Collection                                         22

Method of Data Analysis                                            22

CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

Research Question 1                                                 24

Research Question 2                                                 26

Research Question 3                                                 27

Research Question 4                                                 29

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Restatement of the Problem                                     31

Summary of Finding                                                  31

Conclusion                                                                   32

Recommendations                                                     33

References                                                                   35

Questionnaire

INTRODUCTION

In recent years, there has been a great advancement in science and technology. This advancement is growing rapidly and its impact is felt in all parts of the world and in all walks of life.  Every day brings about the birth of a new organization.

The incessant growth of business organizations has created a massive development in office technology. This development brought about the introduction of various types of machines and system, which has so many resource skills like the keyboarding skills, opening and saving of information skill, etc.

The impact of computers in organizations and societies has been phenomenal (McGraw & Hanson 1978). According to Barker and Yestes, a computer is essentially a device for performing automated information (or data) processing tasks.

According to Eleoba (1995), he defined a computer is an electronic device capable of solving complex problems at a fantastic or electronic speed. Computer helps to simplify complex tasks, speed up routine work, information storage, retrieval, and efficiency in general.

This is where the skilled secretary is concerned since office procedure and computers in the offices affect practices as they integrate many of tasks of the old machines into some system.

According to Leen (1984) computer is in the form of a word processing personal computer mention but a few does not displace the secretaries efficiency but has come to enhance her performance on the job by simplifying complex jobs.

And these jobs can be performed more effectively only when the secretary has the required skills involved or required in the operation of a computer.

REFERENCES

Barker, F Yeast, H. (1985), Introducing computer-assisted learning with Wheaton & Co. Ltd, England.

Eleoba, P.C. (1995), An introduction to computer science. Second edition Ben Blaise publication Owerri Imo State.

Leon, M. (1984), A beginners guide to computer, Chennai and Vikas publishing house Limited – New Delhi, U.S.A.

MCGraw & Harrison (1978), fundamentals of the computer science prentice – Hall Ind: Eaglewood cliffs, England.

Ohakwe S.N. (2001), The dynamics of information technology Resources in a contemporary business environment. Millennium Secretaries 2 (II) 100- 105.

Adesina (1998), Automated office and its effects in today’s Sources.

Luehrmann, A. & Peckham (1999), computer literacy survival Kit: McBen-Hill Book Company, England.

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