CLOUD COMPUTING AND ETHICAL OFFICE PRACTICES: A CASE STUDY OF ADEYEMI FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCAITON, ONDO

Abstract

Cloud computing has become a transformative tool in modern organizational practices, offering significant improvements in efficiency, flexibility, and collaboration. This study examines the influence of cloud computing on ethical office practices at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. A descriptive research design for the survey was adopted. The population of the study consisted of 1,320 staff members and administrators of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. A sample size of 132 staff members was selected using a proportionate sampling technique. A self-developed questionnaire titled Cloud Computing and Ethical Office Practices (CCEOP) was used to collect data for the study. The face and content validity of the instrument was done by three experts from Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. The internal consistency of the instrument was ascertained using a Cronbach’s Alpha statistical tool, which yielded an overall reliability coefficient of 0.80. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics such as percentages, mean scores, and standard deviation. The study found that while cloud computing offers significant benefits in terms of operational efficiency, challenges remain in ensuring the security of sensitive data and adhering to ethical standards in managing institutional information. The paper offers recommendations for improving cybersecurity infrastructure, encryption, multifactor authentication, and compliance with data protection regulations, contributing to the successful integration of cloud computing in educational institutions.