CONTRIBUTIONS OF APPEARANCE ON JOB PRODUCTIVITY OF SECRETARIES IN IMO STATE POLYTECHNIC, OMUMA

This study was designed to examine the contributions of appearance on job productivity of secretaries in Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised all secretaries and secretarial staff in, Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma. A Sample of 30 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 appearance contributes immensely to the job productivity of secretaries in Imo State Polytechnic Omuma in terms of good public image, confidence, credibility, courtesy and corporation. Based on the findings of the study, it is therefore concluded that the contributions of professional appearance of secretaries cannot be over-emphasized because is a form of self-expression and can significantly impact your mental and emotional state while also playing a vital role in having a positive body image, communicating confidence and credibility. It was recommended among others that professional dressing etiquette should be incorporated in the curriculum of office technology and management programme of tertiary institutions in the country.