TEAM SPIRIT AS A VITAL TOOL FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE OF STUDENTS IN OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT IN IMO STATE POLYTECHNIC, OMUMA

ABSTRACT This study was designed to determine team spirit as a vital tool for academic excellence of students of office technology and management in Imo State. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised office technology and management students, Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma. A Sample of 54 respondents were selected for the study using simple random sampling techniques. Data were collected for the study through administration of validated questionnaire on the respondents. The mean statistic was used to answer the research questions. The findings of the study revealed how team spirit can be developed in office technology and management, the benefits of team spirit, the challenges in developing team spirit among students and workers in office technology and management and finally the solution to the challenges in developing team spirit among students and workers in office technology and management. It was concluded that if the recommendations are fully implemented, developing team spirit and positive mindset students will be smooth and effortlessly achieved. It was recommended among others that Lecturers who are saddled with the responsibility of developing sound character in students should be paid fairly and promptly as this will discourage them from engaging in corrupt practices.