THE IMPACT OF MODERN OFFICE EQUIPMENT ON SECRETARIES IN ABIA STATE POLYTECHNIC, ABA

ABSTRACT The Study examined the impact of Modern Office equipment on Secretaries in Abia state Polytechnic Aba, Abia state. The Study employed survey design. The population of the study was sixty (60) made up of Secretaries in Abia State Polytechnic Aba and was sampled as a result of the manageable Size of the population. The questionnaire was the main instrument for data Collection and data analyzed using 4 points scale. The findings of the Study revealed that secretaries and other office workers should be well equipped with the relevant Skills and competences in the use of modern office equipment and machines in order to be conversant with the technological advancement available in today's office. Based on the findings, Summary and Conclusion, the following recommendations were made; Office Secretaries should update their Knowledge from time to time is the use of modern office equipment in order to keep abreast with the technological equipments available in the office. Educational institutions should train their Students on the use of ICT devices; Government should provide adequate Instructional materials for teaching and learning. Impractical e-laboratory to get the relevant skills and competence in modern office automation. Training and retraining of secretaries is imperative this could be achieved through organizing seminars, workshops, conference.