Effect of Information Technology on Organizational Productivity.
CHAPTER ONE
Objectives of the study
The primary objective of this study is to examine the effects of information technology on organizational productivity. However, the study will also try to:
- Examine the extent to which information technology has affected organizational product ivy.
- Highlight the problems of information technology in Nestle Nigeria plc and
- Ascertain how satisfied stakeholders are with the use of information technology in marketing consumer goods in Nigeria.
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
In this chapter, effort is made to review models and theories relevant to the hypothesis and research questions. There is also a critique of current literature based on the relevant variables of the model or theory.
2.1Conceptual Framework
2.1.1 Information Technology (IT): Is the application of computers to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data, often in the context of a business or other enterprise. IT is considered a subset of information and communications technology (ICT). In 2012, Zuppo proposed an ICT hierarchy where each hierarchy level “contains some degree of commonality in that they are related to technologies that facilitate the transfer of information and various types of electronically mediated communications. Business/IT was one level of the ICT hierarchy.
The term is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer networks, but it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as television and telephones.
Several industries are associated with information technology, including computer hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, internet, telecom equipment, engineering, healthcare, e-commerce and computer services.
Humans have been storing, retrieving, manipulating and communicating information since the Sumerians in Mesopotamia developed writing in about 3000 BC, but the term information technology in its modern sense first appeared in a 1958 article published in the Harvard Business Review; authors Harold J. Leavitt and Thomas L. Whisler commented that “the new technology does not yet have a single established name. We shall call it information technology (IT). Their definition consists of three categories: techniques for processing, the application of statistical and mathematical methods to decision-making, and the simulation of higher-order thinking through computer programs.
Based on the storage and processing technologies employed, it is possible to distinguish four distinct phases of IT development: pre-mechanical (3000 BC – 1450 AD), mechanical (1450–1840), electromechanical (1840–1940) electronic (1940–present), and moreover, IT as a service. This article focuses on the most recent period (electronic), which began in about 1940.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Introduction
The task ahead of the researcher is to know, find answers to research questions. In achieving this, it is important for the researcher to provide solution to research questions and test the hypothesis which the study is based on. It consist of research question and hypothesis, research design, population of the study, validity & reliability of instrument, data analysis, sample and sampling techniques, data collection instrument and limitation of research methodology.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
This chapter will show presentation, analysis and the interpretation of data collected and the finding of the study out of seventy questionnaires that were administered; only forty were carefully completed and returned.
The data collected were analyzed in percentages. The questionnaire has two sections.
Section A contained five questions which deal with personal data of the respondents and section B contained the rest of the questions.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
This chapter is concluding of the project, therefore it contains the discussion of findings, conclusion and recommendations.
Discussion of findings
The first hypothesis stated that there is no significant relationship between Information Technology and organizational productivity. Due to the findings of the study, it ensures us that there is correlation between the growths of Information Technology on sales of consumable goods. Because the result obtained in the correlation coefficient(r=0.756) indicated a strong positive association between information technology and organizational productivity and the result of the analysis of variance (ANOVA), F(df 1, 39= 18.797, P< (0.05), indicated a statistically significant impact of information technology on organizational productivity. The independent variable, information technology value as strong positive effect on organizational productivity because the standardize coefficient Beta value ( 0.552, 0.000) which shows statistically significant contribution for the value is less than 0.5The second hypothesis stated that growth in information technology has no meaningful impact on sales volume, it has no meaningful impact because we observed from the study that information is a recent phenomenon in Nigeria and therefore cannot compare with what is obtainable in the world, where information technology is originated from, however Nigeria is Africa fastest growing information technology economy.
This essentially suggests a vibrant prospect for optimal development, not only information technology but the general economy of Nigeria.
Therefore it suggests that information technology is very relevant in marketing consumer goods and increase in organizational productivity.
Conclusion
This study has examined the effect of information technology on organizational productivity using Nestle Nigeria Plc Agbara, Ogun State. The global connectedness has transformed the interface of business activities wheather an organization would successful or depends on the extent at which it invest on information technology as an innovative manner.
From the findings of the study, we interfere that Nigeria business environment is grappling with the pressure to catch up with the rest of the world especially in the area of information technology in their business activities. On the other hand, Nigeria should improve on the effect of information technology on organizational productivity in other to give access to business activities.
Recommendations
Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations are:
- Organizational should come together to collaborate in sourcing some new common technology.
- The general public should be enlightened on the importance and advantage of information technology.
- There is need to professionalize information technology system in Nigeria in other to manage business environment.
- Government should encourage information skills as a compulsory course at all level both on organization and schools ( Elementary schools to Tertiary).
- Information technology play an important role in an organization and also in Nigeria.
