Thesis Abstract

Abstract
This research project focuses on exploring the challenges facing married female secretaries in selected business organizations in Owerri metropolis. The study aims to investigate the unique difficulties and obstacles encountered by married female secretaries in the workplace, particularly in a business environment. The research will delve into the intersection of gender roles, marital status, and professional responsibilities to understand the complex dynamics that influence the work experiences of these women. The research design involves a qualitative approach, utilizing interviews and surveys to gather data from married female secretaries working in various business organizations in Owerri metropolis. The data collected will be analyzed using thematic analysis to identify common themes and patterns related to the challenges faced by these women. By examining the perspectives and experiences of the participants, the study seeks to provide valuable insights into the specific issues that impact the job performance and well-being of married female secretaries. The findings of the research are expected to contribute to the existing literature on gender, work, and family dynamics, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by married female secretaries in the workplace. The study aims to raise awareness about the need for organizations to address these challenges and create a supportive work environment that accommodates the needs of married female employees. Additionally, the research findings may inform the development of policies and programs aimed at promoting gender equality and work-life balance for married female secretaries. Overall, this research project seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing married female secretaries in selected business organizations in Owerri metropolis. By highlighting the specific issues and obstacles encountered by these women, the study aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on gender equality in the workplace and advocate for the creation of inclusive and supportive work environments for all employees, regardless of their marital status.

Thesis Overview

The major purpose of this study was to determine the challenges facing married female secretaries in their work places in selected business organization in owerri metropolis.

The population of the study consisted of 40 married female secretarial staff form the selected organizations. The entire population was used for the study. The research question were posed to guide the study A-30 items structured questionnaire was developed and validated percentage was used to answer the research questions.

The major facts of the secretaries were confidential and personnel secretaries were only the type of secretary in the elected business organizations who were married female secretaries. The married female secretaries staff has ignored to put in practice their duties, responsibilities and qualities of a good secretary and this posed to affect them in their work palce

Family problems have reflected to the challenges that confronted them in their work places, which makes them not working as expected.

It was recommended that secretaries should reaffirm their duties, responsibilities and qualification should not be overlooked in their tenor.

Finally. Employers should device a means of training their secretaries in all areas, giving adequate motivation to them and ensuring genuine human relation respectively