DU JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Opeyemi Oyelude

  Bowen University

  Author

• Adejoke Abdullateef

  National Open University of Nigeria

  Author

• John Ajani

  Bowen University

  Author

• Juliana Adeyi

  Bowen University

  Author

• Oluseye Alade

  Achievers University

  Author

Electronic record keeping has become imperative for the performance of medium enterprises to be sustained. This is because manual record-keeping practices tend to result in errors, inefficiencies, and data loss. This study examined the influence of electronic record-keeping on the performance of medium enterprises in Abeokuta Metropolis. The study assessed existing record-keeping practices among medium enterprises in Abeokuta Metropolis and identified the key challenges hindering the adoption of electronic record-keeping systems among these enterprises. The study used a descriptive survey design; the estimated population was 31,133, it comprised all registered medium enterprises in Abeokuta Metropolis Ogun State, Nigeria. Sample size of 395 was calculated using Taro Yamene’s formula, both correlation and ANOVA were used to analyse the data.  The findings revealed that most enterprises have begun integrating electronic systems into their record management processes. Most respondents agreed that electronic record-keeping improves operational speed, reduces errors, enhances decision-making, and strengthens compliance with regulatory and tax requirements. Furthermore, the study established that electronic F record-keeping is a determinant of medium enterprise performance in Abeokuta. It was concluded that public enlightenment programs should be organised to raise awareness about the benefits of electronic record-keeping.  

1. Opeyemi Oyelude, Bowen University

   College of Management and Social Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo.

2. Adejoke Abdullateef, National Open University of Nigeria

   Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, National Open University

3. John Ajani, Bowen University

   College of Management and Social Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo.

4. Juliana Adeyi, Bowen University

   College of Management and Social Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo

5. Oluseye Alade, Achievers University

   Department of Business Administration, Achievers University, Owo

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