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A Comparative Study Of Secretarial Profession In Nigeria Yesterday And Today
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1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
For better understanding of this research work the following operational terms are defined.
Administration: The act of putting something into operation, the control or direction of affairs
Correspondence: Agreement between particular things, likeness, the act of exchanging letters.
Effective: Having a noticeable or desired result
Minute: To make a note on a document or notes taken during a meeting
Organization: The arrangement of points to form an effective whole. A group of people with a special purpose.
Technology:
The branch of knowledge, study, mastery and utilization of
manufacturing and industrial methods; systematic application of
knowledge to practice industry.
Penman: The first trained professional officer
Penmanship: this is the act of writing with feathers by the penman.
Stenographer: One who has the skill of writing shorthand outlines and transcribing on the typewriter.
Automation: Use of automatic equipment and machines in handling of secretarial matters.
Scribe: Writer in ancient times.
Present Secretary: A modern secretary who is equipped with the new information technology system.
Past Secretary: All the secretaries that existed between (1940 and 1970) are known as first generation secretaries.
Secretary:
According to National Secretaries Association quoted by Obodo (2001),
is an executive assistant who possesses a mastery of skills; who
demonstrates the ability to assume responsibilities without direct
supervision, who exercises initiative and judgment and who makes
decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
Chattered
Secretary: A professional body that controls the activities of its
members and regulates entry into the profession through a set of
organized examination.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ] This study aimed at comparing secretarial profession of yesterday and today. The problem observed in the study was that there is need to examine the productivity an deficiency of secretaries of yesterday years ad today. The need for this comparison is justified by the fact that the modern business environment is one place that has witnessed various changes especially in terms of technology. This, this study was carried out among secretaries and business executives who have secretaries work ... Continue reading---
