THE USE OF COMPUTER IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE

ABSTRACT This study is based on the role of Computer in Management Information System in Enugu Education Zone. It starts with the introduction, background of the study, objective of the study which will assess how far management information system has facilitate information flow in secondary school in Enugu education zone using computer. Other specific objectives are to determine the lapses in management information system and to provide a corrective measure to some of the defects in the use of computer in management information system. The design of the study used is survey. The population used is 936; sample and sampling technique was adopted. Data will be generated through carefully structured and administered questionnaires. Data generated during the field work will be carefully presented, analyzed and interpreted with the aid of simple but appropriate statistical tool. Finally, the findings gotten from the study will be compared with other works/studies of related importance. Recommendations, conclusions and suggestions will be discussed.   TABLE OF CONTENTS  Title Page………………………………………………………………….i Approval Page…………………………….………………….…………..ii Dedication………………………………..…………………....................iii Acknowledgement………………………..…………………………..…..iv Abstract………………………………….………………………………...v Table of Content………………………………….…………………..….vi
CHAPTER ONE:  Introduction .................................................................................…...1 Background of the Study……………………………………..………...1 Statement of Problem………………………………………………….7 Purpose of the Study………………………………………………….9 Significance of the Study………………………………………………9 Scope of the Study……………………………………………………12 Research Question……………………………………………………..12
CHAPTER TWO: Review of literature …………………………………………..….…..13 History and Origin of Computer……………………………………….18 Interesting Information on the Background of computer……………19 Information and Communication Technology………………..............22 Contribution of ICTs Policy of Education…………………………..25 ICT Policy Development Strategies Frame Work…………………......26 History of Management Information System..…………………………28 Application of Computer to Education Management …..……………32
Contributions of Management Information system toward  achievement in School…………..…………………………………....37 Lapses in the Use of Computer in Management Information  System in Secondary Schools…........................................................41 Summary of Reviewing Literature…….….……………………………47
CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHOD………………………………..…………..…48 Design of the Study………………………………….….………………48 Area of Study……………………………………….…………………..…49 Population of the Study………………………….……………………49 Sample and Sampling Technique……………..……………………….50 Instrument for Data Collection………………………….………………52 Validation of the Instrument……………………………..…………53 Reliability of the Instrument……………………………….…………..…53 Method of Data Collection…………………………………..……….…..54 Method of Data Analysis…………………………………….…..……54
CHAPTER FOUR DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS ………………………………56 Research Question One……………………………………..………….56 Research Question Two……………………………………..…………...57 Research Question Three……………………………………….…….....58

CHAPTER FIVE DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS……………  60 Discussion of Findings……………………………………………………….. 60 Conclusion…………………………………………………….…………...........64 Recommendations………………………………………………….………… 66 Limitations of the Study……….…………………………….…………...........67 Summary of the findings………………………………………………………67 Suggestion for Further Studies………………………………………………..68
References...………………………………………………….…………...........69
Appendix …................................................................................................73