International Journal of Academic Accounting, Finance & Management Research (IJAAFMR)
  Year: 2021 | Volume: 5 | Issue: 3 | Page No.: 54-75
Appraisal Of Communication Technology And Its' Administrative Efficiency Bombsighting Anambra State Ministry Of Information And Public Enlightenment (2010-2019)
Nwakoby, Nkiru Peace PhD; Okoye, Nwamaka Jane-Francis PhD Chukwurah, Daniel Chi Junior PhD

Abstract:
This study is an appraisal of Communication Technology and Its' Administrative Efficiency Bomb-sighting Anambra State Ministry of Information and Public Enlightenment (2010-2019). Hence, the study was anchored on Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation Theory to explain the need and how a new idea or new method of doing things diffuses (or spreads) via specific social system and the people adopt the new innovation. The study involved a survey in which the entire population (232) of the Ministry was sampled to serve as the basis of the investigation. A structured questionnaire with 18 items was used for data collection, while percentage distribution and Chi-Square statistical tool were used to analyze the data collected for the study and test the hypotheses respectively. Results showed that information communication technology plays a significant role in accessing and managing information for timely decision making in the Ministry; that information communication technology helps in the storage and processing of data relevant for efficient administration in the Ministry; and that lack of staff with requisite skills is a challenge to the use of information communication technology for administrative efficiency in the Ministry. Based on the findings, the study among others, recommended that training and timely re-training of staff on information communication technology should be prioritized and encouraged so as to have enough staff with requisite skills and knowledge on the technical and operational know-how on the use of information communication technology to perform administrative works efficiently.