ABSTRACT

The study focused on management information system on the performance of staff in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture and Alex Ekwueme University. Specifically this study Ascertain the effect of information storage (Staff bio data and results) on staff promotion  rate (Staff turnover) in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture and Alex Ekwueme University, Determine the effect of staff and students’ data availability (filing system and programmes) on the job effectiveness (service delivery) of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture and Alex Ekwueme University, Examine the effect of computer application (e-learning and computer systems) on staff output (Result and Time) in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture and Alex Ekwueme University and lastly, Determine the extent to which infrastructure and resource allocation (class rooms and funds) to university  affect staff Commitment ( Innovation and techniques) The study population is 2,332 administrative staff of MOUAU and AEU. Taro Yamane formula was used to deduce the sample size of three hundred and fort-three (343). Data was analyzed by the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Result of objective I and hypotheses 1 tested showed that Equipment and Software information system has significant effects on the performance of administrative staff (t=4.972***, p = 0.000 < 0.05. Objective 2 and  hypothesis 2 shows that networks information system within university has significant effects on administrative efficiency of administrative staff (F-statistics 8.997***, p = 0.000 < 0.05), Objective 3 and hypothesis 3 shows that individuals & procedures information system has significant effects on effectiveness of administrative (t =7.963, p = 0.000 < 0.05) and Objective 4 and  hypothesis 4 shows that lack of management skill and financial challenge hamper efficient performance of management information system in Nigeria Universities (Z-calculated value less than the t-tabulated value of 1.96 at p< 01120). The study, therefore, recommends that management should aid in the development of existing system and make provision of adequate information relating to MIS in order to simplify complex problems and facilitate high quality administrative staff performance in Nigerian Universities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page                                                                                                                                i

Declaration                                                                                                                              ii

Certification                                                                                                                            iii

Dedication                                                                                                                              iv

Acknowledgments                                                                                                                  v

Table of Contents                                                                                                                   vii

List of Tables                                                                                                                          xi

List of Figures                                                                                                                         xiii

Abstract                                                                                                                                  xiv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to the Study                                                                                           1

1.2       Statement of the Problem                                                                                           4

1.3       Objective of the Study                                                                                               6

1.4       Research Questions                                                                                                     6

1.5       Hypotheses                                                                                                                 7

1.6       Significance of the Study                                                                                           8

1.7       Scope of the of the Study                                                                                           9

1.8       Limitations      of the of the Study                                                                             10

1.8       Definition of terms                                                                                                     11

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1       Conceptual Review                                                                                                     12

2.1.1    Information system                                                                                                     12

2.1.2    Definition of management information system                                                          15

2.1.3    Objectives of management information system                                                          17

2.1.4        Need for management information systems                                                              20

2.1.5    Characteristics of management information system                                                   22

2.1.6    Factors that should be considered when designing a management

            Information system                                                                                                     24

2.1.7    Classical and modern hierarchy use of management information system                  25

2.1.8    Eras of management information system                                                                    26

2.1.9    Physical view of management information system                                                     27

2.1.10  Decision making                                                                                                         28

2.1.11  Employee performance                                                                                               28

2.1.12  Relationship between management information system and performance                 30

2.1.13  Effect of management information system on the performance

            Of administrative Staff                                                                                               31

2.1.14  Roles of management information system                                                                  36

2.1.15    Problems of management information system                                                            44

2.1.16 An overview of the development of management information system:

            The theoretical underpinning.                                                                                     46

2.2       Theoretical Framework                                                                                               49

2.2.1    Cognitive fit theory                                                                                                    49

2.2.2    Task-technology theory                                                                                              50

2.2.3    Approaches to management information system                                                        51

2.2.4    System approach to management information system                                                53

2.3       Empirical Review                                                                                                        54

2.4       Gap in Literature Review                                                                                           58

2.5       Summary of Literature Review                                                                                  58

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1       Research Design                                                                                                         60

3.2       Population of the Study                                                                                              60

3.3       Sources of Data Collection                                                                                         61

3.4       Sample and Sampling Techniques                                                                              61

3.4.1    Sample size determination                                                                                          63

3.5       Validity of research instruments                                                                                 64

3.6       Reliability of research instruments                                                                              64

3.7       Methods of data analysis                                                                                            65

CHAPTER 4: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1       Introduction                                                                                                                72

4.1.1    Presentation of data                                                                                                    72

4.2        Analysis of Descriptive statistics (comparative study)                                               73

4.2.1: Ascertain the effect of information storage on Staff Promotion rate in

            MOUAU and AEC                                                                                                    73

4.2.2        Determine the effect of Staff and Students Data Availability on the

Job effectiveness of MOUAU and AEU.                                                                  74

4.2.3:   Examine the effect of Computer Application on Staff output in

            MOUAU and AEU.

                                                                                                                                                75

4.2.4 Determine the extent to which infrastructure and resource allocations

            Affect Staff   Commitment the Organizations understudy AEU                              76

4.3 Hypotheses Testing                                                                                                           77

4.3.1 Hypothesis 1                                                                                                                  77

4.3.2 Hypothesis 2                                                                                                                  79

4.3.3Hypothesis 3                                                                                                                   81

4.3.4 Hypothesis 4                                                                                                                  82

4.4 Testing of Hypotheses AEU                                                                                             84

4.4.1 Hypothesis 1                                                                                                                  84

4.4.2 Hypothesis 2                                                                                                                  85

4.4.3 Hypothesis 3                                                                                                                  86

4.4.4 Hypothesis 4                                                                                                                  88

4.5 Comparative Study between MOUAU and AEU                                                            90

4.5.1 Hypothesis one comparism                                                                                            90

4.5.2 Hypothesis two comparism                                                                                            91

4.5.3 Hypothesis three comparism                                                                                          93

4.5.4 Hypothesis four comparism                                                                                           94

4.6 Discussion of Findings                                                                                                     96

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1       Summary of Findings                                                                                                 102

5.2       Conclusion                                                                                                                  106

5.3       Recommendations                                                                                                      110

5.4       Suggested Areas for Further Research                                                                       111

            References                                                                                                                  112

            Appendices                                                                                                                 118

LIST OF TABLES

Table 4.1: Return Rate of Questionnaire                                                                                72

Table   4.2 Descriptive comparison between MOUAU and AEU on MIS facilities             73

Table 4.3: Descriptive comparison between MOUAU and AEU on Adoption of MIS

                        Facilities                                                                                                          74

Table 4.4:        Descriptive comparison between MOUAU and AEU on Information

                        System assessment and services                                                                     74

Table 4.5:        Descriptive comparison between MOUAU and AEU on barriers to 

                        MIS development                                                                                           76