ABSTRACT

         This study investigated the influence of management information system. And information dissemination on student Academic Achievement in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area secondary Schools of Oyo State. Population consisted of all secondary schools in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area of Oyo State.

         Through random sampling method, five schools were selected, five hypotheses were formulated and tested to provide answer to problems identified in the study. Fifteen item questionnaire deserve was validated and administered to the five secondary schools. The data collected were analyzed using AWR.

         The results showed that there was significant relationship between MIS and effective school Academic Achievement, School Productivity, School Managerial efficiency and effectiveness and principals problems solving skills.

         It was recommended that efforts should be made by the secondary school authorities to make all categories of its staff understand the need and importance of introducing effective MIS in secondary schools.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                       i

Certification                                                                   ii

Dedication                                                                     iii

Acknowledgements                                                         iv

Abstract                                                                         vi

Table of Contents                                                           vii

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study                                                1

Statement of the Problem                                               5

Purpose of the Study                                                      6

Research Question                                                         7

Research Hypotheses                                                     8

Definition of Terms                                                         9

CHAPTER TWO

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The concept of Information                                             14    

The Importance of Information to Management               16

The Concept of Information Dissemination                             

The Concept of Management Information System            19

Usefulness of Information Management in Schools         23

The Roles of Management Information System                24

The Concept of Academic – Achievement                         29

Step in Academic – Achievement                                     30

Effective Academic Achievement in Schools                    32

The influence of Information Dissemination and

Information Management on Student Academic –

Achievement                                                                  36

Appraisal of Literature Reviewed                                    37

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHOD

Research Design                                                             39

Population                                                                     39    

Sample and Sampling Procedures                                  40

Instrument of the Study                                                 41

Validity of the Instrument                                              42

Reliability of the Instrument                                           42

Procedure for Data Gathering                                                 43

Procedure for Data Analysis                                                    43

CHAPTER FOUR

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Presentation of Results in Table                                              45

Discussion of Results                                                             50

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary                                                                               55

Conclusion                                                                             57

Recommendations                                                                  58

References                                                                              60

Appendix                                                                                61