THE CHALLENGES OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) TO MODERN SECRETARIES
ABSTRACT
This research work has been carried out to determine the challenges of information and Communication Technology (ICT) to modern secretaries. This is with the basic aim of providing practical solution towards the re-engineering and sustenance of the secretarial profession. The re-training of secretaries, carrying out of visitation in form of excursion to those firms that assemble or reproduce these modern machines, proper funding of institutions and procurement of modern machines and equipment. Information and communication Technology (ICT) training and development strategies to secretarial staff in the organizations. Development of social and physical infrastructure within the government and organizations towards enhancing effective and efficient performance of the staff. However, the final recommendations are good proposals for any organization to adopt in order to make its secretaries more effective and efficient. The research work present the issues, challenges and strategies in this regard with reference to some selected organizations in Port Harcourt, River State.