Prospects and Challenges of Office Automation System as Information Technology Inovation in Nigeria

Abstract

Computer based technology known as office system automation is a modern technology which provides new ways to manage information. It increases productivity it enables work to be done efficiently and fast. This paper Titled prospects and challenges of office Automation system as an ICT Innovation in Nigeria. Examine concept of office automation it basic activities, and some facilities or equipment required to automate office. The paper also encompasses prospect and challenges ahead of adopting this ICT innovation and how well the automation of office in organization help managers, achieve their target goal of maximizing profit, effective service delivery and decision making. Some of the challenges identified include high cost of ICT facilities, gadget. Displacement of people, lack of technical know how on using and managing ICT gadgets and vulnerability to health hazards. Recommendation was proffered, that management should provide funds for purchase and updating ICT gadgets, workers should be train to adapt changes in technology, on the usage of modern office facilities, also maintenance culture should be adopted by organization to ensure long life span of ICT gadgets and other facilities in modern office.