Research Article

SKILL ACQUISITION IN OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT: A PREREQUISITE FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

WANNANG V. N1*, NANNA SUWA GOAR2, JUSTINA MANGUT SOLOMON2
1 Department of Office Technology and Management, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi
2 Department of Office Technology and Management, School of Administration and Business Studies Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi
* Corresponding author: vivian2017wannang@gmail.com
Published: Jan, 2021
DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2021.fpat15xn
Pages: 74-80

Abstract

This study examined skill acquisition in office technology and management and its importance for sustainable national development. To achieve this, the concept of skill, skill acquisition, office technology and management, and sustainable national development were examined. The paper identified the importance of skill acquisition, office technology and management objectives, and the challenges to skill acquisition in office technology and management. The paper concluded that skill acquisition in office technology and management prepares learners to acquire skills and knowledge that will make them functional in their various endeavors and contribute immensely to sustainable national development. It recommended that set objectives in our institutions should be achieved as it will help in improving learning, knowledge and skill acquisition. Also, the government should make efforts in ensuring that facilities for modern methods and techniques in teaching and learning are put in place in all tertiary institutions and that funds are adequately provided.

Keywords

Skill acquisition Office technology and management (OTM) National development

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How to Cite

N, W. . V., GOAR, N. S., & SOLOMON, J. M. (2021). SKILL ACQUISITION IN OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT: A PREREQUISITE FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, 12(1), 74-80. https://doi.org/10.67862/hjjgs.2021.fpat15xn

W. . V. N, N. S. GOAR, and J. M. SOLOMON, "SKILL ACQUISITION IN OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT: A PREREQUISITE FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT," Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 74-80, January 2021. doi: 10.67862/hjjgs.2021.fpat15xn

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