Abstract:

The office plays a very important role in the efficiency of an organisation. The effectiveness of these functions depends largely on the availability, the needed competencies and skills acquired by the secretary in the Modern Office Practice. This study examines the effects of contemporary office management in the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The exploratory research techniques were adopted which include reviewing available literature and/or data. Informal qualitative approaches, such as discussions with consumers, employees, management or competitors were employed. The availability and use of modern office equipment will inevitably have an impact on the activities and output of the Secretary of the Offices and the University. The availability of office equipment and knowledge in the use of office equipment at the University of Ibadan is investigated in terms of their effect on office output. The study therefore recommends that training in the use of office equipment be stepped up in order to increase the level of knowledge and output of the secretaries. The study thus recommends that training programmes on the use of modern office equipment for secretaries should be embarked upon.