THE ROLE OF COMPUTER AND MODERN OFFICE EQUIPMENT IN EFFECTIVE RECORD MANAGEMENT

The main purpose of this study is to examine the role of computer and modern office equipment in effective record management. The design for the study is a survey research. The population consists of 55 staff, from ministries and private organizations in Benin City, Edo State. The simple percentage formular was used to analyze the research questions raised for this research work. The major findings of the study were that the use of computer and modern office equipment would help in ensuring effective record management in offices. The researcher also found that most offices studied are ill-equipped with modern facilities. The researcher suggests that organization that needs success should equip their offices with adequate modern facilities.