DIGITAL SKILLS REQUIRED BY HND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT GRADUATES FOR EMPLOYMENT IN MODERN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS IN ABIA STATE

Student: Patricia Ifeoma Echebe
Supervisor: Mr Chijioke Eme Obeke
HOD: Dr Happiness Adanneya Gaius
Department of Office Technology and Management
ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State

Abstract

This study examined digital skills required by HND office Technology and Management graduates for employment in modern business organizations in Abia State. A survey research design was adopted. The population of the study consisted of 13 lecturers and 44 HND OTM graduates making 57 chosen from the area of the study. Four research questions guided the study. The study used four-point rating scale questionnaire with 30 items. The instrument was validated by the research supervisor. Data collected were analyzed using mean score ratings. The findings of the study revealed among others that OTM HND graduates who are equipped with digital skills and competencies in computer, internet and word processing tend to do their jobs better and professionally. It was recommended among other that ministry of education should review and update curriculum of higher institution to embrace information technologies.

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