ROLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN ILORIN METROPOLIS
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2014-10-23
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ilorin journal of management and social sciences
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The current trend in the business world calls for a more pragmatic approach at improving the efficiency of small and medium scale enterprise (SMEs). This is attributable to the continuous and vibrant competition that operates in the current dynamic business environment that we find ourselves. Towards this end, this study examines the role of information technology in the management of the SMEs in Ilorin metropolis. Different sampling techniques were used to distribute detailed questionnaire to the respondents. A total of seventy three respondents correctly filled and returned their questionnaires. Binomial logistic regression analysis method was employed to analyse the data obtained for the study. The study posits that the use of technology should as a matter of urgency be vigorously pursued by SME operators in order to produce at an optimum output and maximize their profit.
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Data base,, Information technology,, Management process, Optimum benefits