INFLUENCE OF CLOUD COMPUTING ON JOB PERFORMANCE OF SECRETARIES IN PUBLIC POLYTECHNIC

ABSTRACT The study investigates the Influence of cloud computing on job performance of secretaries in public polytechnic. The study is delimited in geographical scope to the Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State. Three (3) Research questions were put forward and self-developed questionnaire. The research instrument used. The population for the study was 51 which comprises of the Secretaries in Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State. The whole population was studied and the Data obtained were analyzed using Arithmetic Mean Method and Standard deviation. Findings from the study indicated thatcloud computing serves as a critical tool for enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility in secretarial functionsThe study concluded thatfor public polytechnics to maximize the benefits of cloud technologies, a holistic approach involving investment in infrastructure, capacity building, and policy reforms is essential. Such efforts will ensure that cloud computing becomes a sustainable driver of improved job performance and institutional effectiveness.It was recommended among others that public polytechnics should invest in reliable internet connectivity, stable electricity supply, and up-to-date computer systems to support the seamless use of cloud computing. And without these infrastructural foundations, secretaries cannot fully utilize cloud platforms to enhance their job performance. .