Information and Communication Technology Usage for Managerial Effectiveness of Universities in Enugu State

Abstract

This study investigated the extent of ICT usage for managerial effectiveness in universities in Enugu State. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Census survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 546 respondents which comprised 311 Federal University Staff and 235 State University Staff. There was no sampling because the population was manageable. The instrument for data collection was a 13-item researchers structured questionnaire titled “Information and Communication Technology usage for Managerial Effectiveness of Universities Questionnaire (ICTUMEUQ)”. It was validated by three research experts from the Faculty of Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology. Cronbach alpha statistic was used to ascertain the internal consistency and the reliability index was .80 which showed that the instrument is reliable. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The hypotheses were tested using t-test statistic at .05 level of significance. The findings of the study showed that ICT facilities are utilized to a low extent for management of records and staff personnel management in universities in Enugu State. In view of the findings, the study recommended that university staff should encourage the transition from paper-based to digital record-keeping systems. Digital records are easier to manage, access, and update, saving time and resources in the long run.