ASSESSMENT OF THE ADEQUACY OF THE NBTE (2004) NATIONAL DIPLOMA AND HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA CURRICULAR FOR OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

Abstract

The study focused on assessment of the adequacy of NBTE (2004) National
Diploma and Higher National Diploma curricular for Office Technology and
Management in south east and south south geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The purpose of the study was to determine the adequacy of NBTE (2004) curricular by the OTM implementers. Specifically, the study sought to determine the adequacy of the NBTE (2004) curricular relative to; goals and objectives and general entry requirements. Out of seven research questions and seven null hypotheses used for the dissertation study, two research questions and two null hypotheses were used to guide this study. The study adopted a survey design and the population was 145 OTM implementers in polytechnics in south east and south south geopolitical zones of Nigeria. A total of 145 copies or questionnaire were administered and 100% retrieval achieved. Data relative to the
research questions were analyzed using arithmetic mean while z-test at 0.05 level of significance were used for testing the null hypotheses. The results showed that the respondents considered goals and objectives of the programmes very adequate and general entry requirements adequate. Status significantly affected the respondents' mean ratings on the two aspects. In view of the findings, it was concluded that the NBTE (2004) curricular for ND and HND OTM were adequate in the two areas covered. Consequently, the researchers recommends among others, that the NBTE should review the curricular
for the two programmes at least, every five years for currency and that management of polytechnics should insist on admitting only qualified candidates into programmes.