THE STUDY OF THE PROBLEMS OF INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE TRAINING OF SECRETARIAL MANPOWER IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLY OKO)

Abstract
This research was carried out to investigate the problems of inadequate equipment and its effects on the training of secretarial manpower in tertiary Institutions in Anambra State. In carrying out the research, 58 students of the classes of office Technology and Management department were used which was the whole population in line with this four (4) research question were constructed and research question were constructed and structured questionnaires administered. This question were analyzed with tables, percentage and the level of acceptance was 50% Low performance of students secretaries was associated to inadequate equipment because the only equipment presently in use in the department are manual typewriter and electric typewriter and would be better if provided with the needed equipment as they desire more practical training to theoretical oriented training. Lack of funds noted are needed for the procurement of equipment. In the course of this, it was concluded that the need for adequate equipment should see to the adequate equipment is widely recognized in the office Technology and Management Department as the necessary equipment should see to need for adequate equipment for effective instruction are grossly inadequate. In recommendation, it was recommended that the school management should see to adequate provision of equipment in the departments as this will enhance proficiency. Accommodation should be provided as this will add to the life span of the existing machines.

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:    Response to Question 1
Table 2:    Response to Question 2
Table 3:    Response to Question 3
Table 4:    Response to Question 4




TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover page                                     i
Title page                                         ii
Approval page                                     iii
Dedication                                     iv
Acknowledgement                                 v
Abstract                                         vi
List of Tables                                    vii
Table of Contents                                 viii

Chapter One
1.0    Introduction                                 1
1.1    Background of the study                         1
1.2    Statement of the problem                         3
1.3    Purpose of the study                         3
1.4    Scope of the study                             4
1.5    Significance of the study                         4
1.6    Research Question                             5