ANALYZING PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ROAD TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: (A STUDY OF ABC TRANSPORT SERVICESUMUAHIA METROPOLIS IN ABIA STATE)

NKWOCHA CHINWENDU GAIL MOUAU/11/20930 | 62 pages (9497 words) | Projects

ABSTRACT

Transportation is popularly referred to as an engine to every nation’s economy. But, in spite of the importance of transportation, the request for a good transport system remains an illusion. This is as a result of ineffective promotional strategies that the transport operators adopt. Therefore, this research work “Analyzing promotional strategies for Road Transportation Services- a study of ABC Transport Services in Umuahia” aims at determining the impact of public relations strategy and other promotional strategies used by the company; The impact of quality of services offered by the company on customers’ patronage as well as the impact of fares charged by the company. Related literatures written by some authors who have gotten real-world experiences on the field such as Kotler, Olakunori and Ejionueme and many others were reviewed. The study was carried out using pilot survey. Out of 50 people randomly selected, 30 have patronized the company, while 20 have not patronized the company using Topman’s formula. The responses of the consumers were presented and analyzed using chi-square(x statistical) method. The findings show that customers are satisfied with the fares charged by the company. Public relations activities adopted by the company have impacted positively on its profitability. The study therefore recommends that more vehicles should be procured and spoilt ones be repaired to ensure the availability of the vehicles on a continuous basis. The company should maintain its pricing strategies to enable it keep and sustain its customers: The Company should as well employ other strategies such as: Sales promotion, advertising, personal selling and publicity not only to increase its customer’s patronage but also to effectively compete with other transport industries.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page……………………………………………………………………………………i

Certification………………………………………………………………………………...ii 

Dedication………………………………………………………………………………….iii 

Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………........iv

Table of content …………………………………………………………………………….v 

List of tables…..…………………………………………………………………………….vi

Abstract ….………………………………………………………………………………...vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background  of study1 

1.2 Problem of the study                                                                                                      3

1.3 Objectives of the study                                                                                                   4

1.4 Research question                                                                                                           4

1.5 Research hypothesis                                                                                                       4

1.6 Significance of study                                                                                                      5

1.7 Scope of the study                                                                                                          6

1.8 Definition of terms                                                                                                        6

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELEVANT LITERATURE

2.1    The concept of promotion                                                                                              8

2.2     Roles of promotion                                                                                                        8

2.3    Components of promotional strategies                                                                           8

2.3.1   Advertising                                                                                                                  8

 2.3.2   Sales promotion                                                                                                          10

2.3.3    Personal selling                                                                                                           11

2.3.4     Public relation                                                                                                            11

2.4   Types of promotional strategies                                                                                      12

2.5    Impact of promotional strategies on customer’s patronage                                           15

2.6     Meaning of transportation                                                                                             15

2.6.1   Various modes of transportation                                                                                  16

2.6.2 Problems& Prospects of Road Transportation Services                                              21

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0   Introduction                                                                                                                    23

3.1    Research design                                                                                                            23

3.2    Sources of data                                                                                                             23          

3.3     Population of the study                                                                                                24

3.4     Determination of the sample size                                                                                24

3.5     Sampling procedure                                                                                                    26

3.6     Selection and construction of a research instrument                                                   27

3.7     Method of data analysis                                                                                              27

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION. INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS

4.0    Introduction                                                                                                                   28

4.1    Data presentation                                                                                                           28

4.2    Test of Hypothesis                                                                                                         40

CHAPTER FIVE:  SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1    Preamble                                                                                                                         46

5.2    Summary of the findings                                                                                                46      

5.3    Conclusion                                                                                                                      48

5.4    Recommendations                                                                                                          48

Reference

Appendix I

         Appendix II

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APA

NKWOCHA, M (2020). ANALYZING PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ROAD TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: (A STUDY OF ABC TRANSPORT SERVICESUMUAHIA METROPOLIS IN ABIA STATE). Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/analyzing-promotional-strategies-for-road-transportation-services-a-study-of-abc-transport-servicesumuahia-metropolis-in-abia-state

MLA 8th

MOUAU/11/20930, NKWOCHA. "ANALYZING PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ROAD TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: (A STUDY OF ABC TRANSPORT SERVICESUMUAHIA METROPOLIS IN ABIA STATE)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 07 May. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/analyzing-promotional-strategies-for-road-transportation-services-a-study-of-abc-transport-servicesumuahia-metropolis-in-abia-state. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

MLA7

MOUAU/11/20930, NKWOCHA. "ANALYZING PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ROAD TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: (A STUDY OF ABC TRANSPORT SERVICESUMUAHIA METROPOLIS IN ABIA STATE)". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 07 May. 2020. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/analyzing-promotional-strategies-for-road-transportation-services-a-study-of-abc-transport-servicesumuahia-metropolis-in-abia-state >.

Chicago

MOUAU/11/20930, NKWOCHA. "ANALYZING PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ROAD TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: (A STUDY OF ABC TRANSPORT SERVICESUMUAHIA METROPOLIS IN ABIA STATE)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 23 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/analyzing-promotional-strategies-for-road-transportation-services-a-study-of-abc-transport-servicesumuahia-metropolis-in-abia-state

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