THE STUDY OF THE PROBLEMS OF INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT AND IT’S 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
Chapter Two
2.0    Literature Review                             7
2.1  Introduction                                 7
2.2 Cause of inadequacy of equipment in secretarial
    Training                                    7
2.3    Effects of inadequate equipment on the
Training of secretaries                         11
2.4    Benefit of inadequate equipment for secretaries                 Training                                    16
2.5    Goodwill and public Relations                     19
2.6    Remedies to inadequate provision of Equipment
for training of secretaries                         19
2.7    Summary of Literature Reviewed                 23
           

Chapter Three
3.0    Research Methodology or Sample Method          25
3.1    Research Design                             26
3.2    Area of study                                 26
3.3    Population of the study                         26
3.4    Sample Technique                             27
3.5    Instrument for Date Collection                     28
3.6    Validation of Research Instrument                 28
3.7    Reliability  of Research Instrument                29       
3.8    Method of Data Collection                     29
3.9    Method  of Data Analysis                         30
3.10    Decision Rule                                30

Chapter Four
4.0    Date Presentation and Analysis                 31
4.1    Presentation and analysis                     31
4.2    Summary of Findings                         40

Chapter Five
5    Discussion, Conclusion and Re-Commendations         42
5.1    Discussion of Findings                         42
5.2    Conclusions                                 43
5.3    Recommendation                             44
5.4    Suggestion for further study                     45
5.5    Limitation of the study                         45

References
Appendix