information technology and organizational performance

TRADE AREA PROJECT

TITLE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE

PRESENTED BY: DAVID MUREITHI MAINA

INDEX No. 401001144

COLLEGE No. 108/08056 COURSE CODE: 2806/308B

A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE AWARD OF A DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

INSTITUTION: THE KENYA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE.

EXAMINATION SERIES: NOVEMBER 2010.
DECLARATION
I declare that this is my original work which has not been presented previously for an award of a Diploma or Degree in any other college or university. Name: David Mureithi Maina Index: 401001144 Signature: ......................................
Date: .....................................

DEDICATION
I would like to dedicate this research project to my parents Mr. and Mrs. Maina for their continued support and encouragement through the entire process of this research project to its completion. Thank you and God bless you.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I owe my deepest gratitude to my Lord and saviour Jesus Christ for the opportunity and ability to do this project.
I also give my thanks to my wonderful parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maina for their continued encouragement and support financially and morally.
This research project would not have been possible without the help of Mr. James Makori, from Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), and Mr. Jack Kimeu, from United States International University (USIU) for their support during the research process of this project.
I am also grateful for my course lecturer, Mr. Evans Sagwa for his continued support in writing this research who also made sure that the research project was up to the required standards.
It is my pleasure to appreciate my fellow colleagues; class DBA 2008b for their support and help

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