CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Actually, the banking industry has gone far into information technology management and others in the delivery of their customer’s services. Through information technology is subsumed in the concept of information management. Hence, information technology is narrower than information management but also depends heavily on network of systems technology just like information management therefore; it is a tool for information management. However, when we come to the issue of the effectiveness of information Technology in banking system “delivery”. It is at great effect, in the sense that information technology has powered the banking industry.
Service/system delivery are made easy, no more time wanting wasting for just a simple banking transaction, information technology is and will continue to be of positive effectiveness to both banker and their customers. Well, it have some short comings in both the area of the bankers, the customers and the Nigeria economy of large. When we talk about the background we are to dance down to the meaning of information technology and what is all about, since it is the center of thought. However According to Akuwudike and Ugwu (2012), Information technology is the collection and gathering, recording, storage, processing and communication a macro – electronic based combination of computer and telecommunication technology. It is however, based on the convergence of data processing and communication techniques, the former providing the information while the latter provide the vehicle for disseminating or communicating it, hence a relatively new filled that combines the technology of the computer with that of telecommunications and therefore represent the latest form of man-machine interface. Moreover, it has played a vital role in the newer field of experts systems and artificial intelligence. Also information technology can be said to be a relatively new field that combines the technology of the computer with that of communication concerned with the gathering, recording, storage, processing, and dissemination of information and represents the largest form of man – machine interface such as internet services: (Armstrong 2013).
1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
In recent time, most banks have been in the bandage of how to manage their information, and how to satisfy their esteems customers. Also, the rate of competition in the banking industry today is also a big problem on the banking industry and happens to be union Bank Plc. However, the Union Bank Plc also have the problem it’s ability to meet with it’s raising population of customers for instance, if you visit the Union Bank Okpara Avenue branch or some other branches is not well disposed information technology, such as the issue if online, not adequately effective. Hence contribute to the valuable time customers spend in the bank to meet of their needed transaction. The problem of network is another problem which is currently experienced in the banking industry (Union Bank Plc). Most times you go to the bank you here system failure which helps in hindering the operations of banks services delivery to their customers.
1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of the study is to find out how banks have been pressing to make information technology effectiveness in delivery of its service to satisfy her customer. However, this study is out to identify and examine the following.
a. To examine how effective information technology is to the banking industries service delivery.
b. To examine customer response to the introduction of some information technology items like (ATM).
c. To examine what good Internet has done to banking industry.
d. To identify the problems associated with information technology its items.
e. To suggest and recommend possible solution to problems so identified.
1.4 THE RESEARCH QUESTION
The research question includes the following.
1. Is information technology of any effect to the banking service delivery?
2. Does customers response positively to the information technology items like (ATM)?
3. Is Internet needed in service delivery of the banking industry?
4. Does banking industries experience any problems in adopting the information technology as a mode of operative in customer service delivery?
1.5 FORMATION OF HYPOTHESIS
To analyze the effectiveness of information technology in banking services delivery the following hypothesis are being formulated.
HYPOTHESIS ONE
A. Ho: Information technology is not of any importance to the effective banking services delivery.
Hi: Information technology is of great importance to the effective banking services delivery.
HYPOTESIS TWO
B Ho: Customer does not respond positively to the information technology items like ATM.
Hi: Customer responds positively to the information technology items like ATM.
HYPOTHESIS THREE
C Ho: Internet is not really needed for effective service delivery in the banking industry.
Hi: Internet is really needed for effective service delivery in the banking industry.
HYPOTHESIS FOUR
D Ho: The banking industry does not experience any problems in adopting information technology as a mode of operation in customer service delivery.
Hi: The banking industry experience problems in adopting information technology as a mode of operation in customer service delivery.
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Considering the great competition in Banking Industry presently, the use of information technology is of great importance to bank that may deem it fit to adopt it. Information technology has represented a turn around change in banking culture and the way of doing things into new ways. It has also enabled the banks to benefits from its array of produce is especially in the provision of service like on line banking, internet banking etc. through the acquisition of programmes and websites. These features enhanced communication and transaction across the world into a global village. Information technology as has been highlighted earlier on is an essential basis for planning, organization, managing administering and controlling the key operations and activities within the banking industry and other organization. Finally, information technology provided a capacity to generate process and manipulate masses of continuous information quickly and economically and to ensure that it can be accessed rapidly.
1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: The use of computer to simulate the reasoning process of an expert human being in solving complex problems in a special area of expertise (demain).
2. COMPUTER: A machine used in modern time in organizations and home to manipulate data.
3. DATA- PROCESSING:The transformation of data inputs into information output.
4. GLOBAL VILLAGE:The world refers to as a small and simple communication place.
5. INTERNET: It is global computer network that is linked together through telecommunication (i.e. telephone network).
6. SUPER HIGH WAY: This is a number of changes in the way Americans can communication with each other and people around the world.
7. TECHNOLOGY: The study of mechanical arts and applied sciences.
8. MANIPULATE: To handle or mange in a skillful or cunning way.
