IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE ON ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS (A CASE STUDY OF MULTICHEM INDUSTRIAL LIMITED)

ABSTRACT

 

This research examined the Impact of Technological Change on Organizational Success with special reference to Multichem Industrial Limited. The research adopted survey research design. Data were gathered through primary source with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire. Simple random sampling technique was adopted in the selection of sample, this was used to eliminate biasness in the selection process of the respondents.

Data garnered were presented on table using percentage and the formulated hypotheses were analysed with the used of Chi-square statistical method. The result of the analysis shows that advanced technology will significantly enhance employees’ performance. Also, the way people behave in the organization will significantly depend on the type of technology adopted. The success of technological change in a manufacturing sector depends on the know-how of the employees. And finally, the effectiveness and efficiency of any company depend on the quality of its technological inputs

Based on the conclusion of the analysis recommendations were proffered to the staff and management of Multichem Industrial Limited.

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover page                                                                                       1

Abstract                                                                                           2

Table of Content                                                                              3

 

CHAPTER ONE

1.0    General Introduction                                                             5

1.1    Statement of the Problems                                                   8

1.2    Objective of the Study                                                           9

1.3    Significance of Study                                                             10

1.4    Scope of the Study                                                                10

1.5    Limitation of the Study                                                         11

1.6    Research Hypothesis                                                             11

1.7    Historical Background                                                          11

1.8    Definition of Terms                                                               14

 

CHAPTER TWO

2.0    Literature Review                                                                  15

2.1    Technological Change and its Impacts                                15

2.2    Nature of Automation Technology                                        19

2.3    Effect of Technology Change                                                24

 

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0    Introduction                                                                           33

3.1    Research Design                                                                    33

3.2    Data Collection Method                                                        33

3.3    Population of the Study                                                        33

3.4    Sample and Sampling Techniques                                       34

3.5    Research Instrument                                                            34

3.6    Distribution of Questionnaire Administered                       34

3.7    Conduct of Field Work                                                          35

3.8    Method of Data Analysis                                                       35

 

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.0    Introduction                                                                           37

4.1    Data Presentation                                                                  37

4.2    Analysis of Work Organisation                                            38

4.3    Quality Control                                                                      43

4.4    Testing of Hypotheses                                                           43

4.5    Discussion                                                                             57

4.6    Limitations                                                                             59

 

CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION, SUGGESTION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1.   Int4roduction                                                                         60

5.2    Summary                                                                                60

5.3    Recommendations                                                                 63

5.4    Critique/Further Direction to Researchers for Suggested

Areas of Future Research                                                     64

          References                                                                              65