AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AND IT'S EFFECT ON SECRETARIES

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AND IT'S EFFECT ON SECRETARIES   

Abstract

This project titled “A Assessment of Problems and Prospects of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its Effects on Secretaries” a case study of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa was carried out to evaluate the problems and prospect of ICT and how it affects the Secretary as he carries out his duties. The Research questions used were, what are the problems associated with ICT? What are the effects of ICT on the Secretary’s performances? Relevant literatures were reviewed. The instrument used in carrying out this research work was the administration of structured questionnaires; data collected was analyzed based on the four likert scale using mean to analyze the data. Based on findings, conclusion was drawn among others that the major problems faced by Secretaries as they embark on their duties are threat from viruses, also that Secretaries stands the problem of loosing information to Hackers (imposters), that unprotected downloaded files and unauthorized users activities are also problems of ICT. It was recommended among others that organization should ensure adequate information security by installing Antivirus software on computer systems to detect, identify and eradicate viruses. In addition to help ensure that viruses are intercepted before harm. Also that organizations or individuals who wish to ensure proper information security would have to ensure appropriate supervision so as to check fraudulent activities of unauthorized user’s activities.

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study

Nigeria as a nation has recognized the potential of information and communication technology (ICT) in new educational system. The national policy on computer education emphasised the need for the integration of ICT into the Nigeria educational system. The main purpose of ICT in university education is to involve university management into teaching and learning processes with the aid of ICT facilities. ICT facilities comprises internet, e-mail, computer assisted machine (CAM), e-library, facsimile telephone among others. However, ICTs represent a cluster of associated technologies defined by their functional usage in information accessed communication which also involve internet. Internet is worldwide network of computers and